---
article_id: KB0398863
article_type: FAQ
component_ids:
  - BNS-ARI-SIPM
component_descriptions:
  - Supplier Information & Performance Management
products:
  - SAP Ariba Procurement, cloud edition
personas:
  - Buyer
language: en
created: 2026-07-21
updated: 2026-07-22
source: Knowledge Base
url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0398863
connect_url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0398863?min=1
sap_for_me_url: https://me.sap.com/notes/KB0398863
---

# How do I approve or reject a supplier user when using Supplier Information and Performance Management (SIPM)?

## Symptom

I need to approve or reject a supplier user when using Supplier Information and Performance Management (SIPM), but I’m not sure where to find the option or how to complete the process. How do I **Approve** or **Reject** a supplier user?

## Resolution

To Approve or Reject a supplier user when using Supplier Information and Performance Management (SIPM), please follow the steps below:

1. Click **Manage** > **Administration**.
2. Click **Supplier and Customer** Manager, then select **Users**.
3. Set all available search filters to **Eit****her**.
4. Enter user information and click **Search**.
5. Select user.
6. Click **Approve** or **Reject,** as needed.

## See Also

You must be a member of the **Supplier/Customer Manager** group in order to perform this action.

If you need to have the supplier approved in order to invite them to a sourcing event, confirm that the organization is active.

If you see the organization's name grayed out, the organization profile is deactivated. Please check [How to I reactivate an organization profile?](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/182598)

## Keywords

SIPM, Supplier Information Performance Management, approve, deny, reject, accept, supplier user, supplier account, pending supplier, manage suppliers