KBA KB0396762
FAQ
Symptom
What is a Standard Account?
Environment
SAP Business Network
Resolution
The Standard Account is a free, limited-access option for using the SAP Business Network. It’s designed for suppliers who want to manage transactions without the full capabilities of a paid account.
Key Features
- Respond to emailed purchase orders using customer-requested features (order confirmation, ship notices, invoices)
- If supported by your customer (track invoice status create non-PO invoices)
- Access to SAP Business Network Help Center for guidance
- Supports Ariba Pay functionality for secure payments
Although you have signed up for the SAP Business Network, your account is a Light Account which is a limited access option for using the SAP Business Network.
Light Accounts allow you to respond to emailed orders using features that your customer requests, like order confirmations, ship notices, and invoices. If your customer supports it, you can also review the status of invoices and create non-PO invoices.
Light Accounts grant you access to the Help Center and it's completely free to use.
See Also
You can upgrade to a Full-Use Account at any time by clicking the Learn More links which appear whenever you highlight a restricted option in the account.
Keywords
SBN, Additional, how-to, update
Personas
Supplier
Components
SBN-AN-ADM
SAP Business Network for Procurement & Supply Chain > Administration (Buyer & Supplier Account Administration)