---
article_id: KB0395260
article_type: FAQ
component_ids:
  - SBN-AN-SE
component_descriptions:
  - SAP Business Network for Procurement & Supply Chain > Supplier Enablement
products:
  - SAP Business Network for Procurement and SAP Business Network for Supply Chain
personas:
  - Buyer
language: en
created: 2026-05-05
updated: 2026-06-09
source: Knowledge Base
url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0395260
connect_url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0395260?min=1
sap_for_me_url: https://me.sap.com/notes/KB0395260
---

# How to establish a trading relationship request with a supplier in SAP Business Network when Request Relationship button is greyed out?

## Symptom

I would like to send a Trading Relationship Request (TRR) to a supplier in SAP Business Network to start transaction, but I am unable to send a Trading Relationship Request (TRR) when I search for a supplier under **Search for Suppliers** as **Request Relationship** button is greyed out.

## Environment

SAP Business Network

## Resolution

You can follow the below steps to send a trading relationship request to your supplier:

1. Navigate to the **Home** Page.
2. **Welcome to SAP Business Network** banner > **Trading Partner** in the search field, use the search field to locate the supplier.
3. The system may automatically pre-populate some results. To view all results and details, click the **Search** button.
4. After locating the supplier, click on the **\[supplier's name\]**.
5. On the profile page, click the **Request for Information** at the top right > **Invite**.
6. Choose the appropriate **Relationship Type** > Click **Invite** to complete the process.

## See Also

To access a video walk through of this upgraded process, please check the link below:

[New SBN TRRP Process Steps Walktrough](https://sapvideo.cfapps.eu10-004.hana.ondemand.com/?entry_id=1_dm4femaw)

## Keywords

Submit Trading Relationship, TRR, Connect to supplier, Invitation to supplier, New TRR process