• I want to customize the SAP Business Network interface so that the fields and layout better fit our business processes
• I’m not sure which parts of the user interface are customizable or how to request changes
• I want to tailor the invoice and purchase order screens to our internal needs.

SAP Business Network provides standardized Source-to-Pay processes but allows customization in certain UI elements to meet specific customer requirements. These customizations are supported by SAP during deployment or through Implementation Services.

Buyers can request specific UI enhancements in SAP Business Network to support their business processes. These changes are implemented through the SAP Business Network UI Customization Tool, which is accessible only to the SAP Implementation Services team.

The following elements can be customized:

• Hide a field
• Change a field label (UI only; does not affect the cXML)
• Display field values from a customer-defined value list
• Make a field read-only
• Default a field value
• Make an optional field mandatory
• Set or restrict the length of a field

Additional Notes:

• Up to five fields can be customized, with one change per field
• Customization is mainly supported for purchase orders and invoices
• Some limited changes may be possible for order confirmations, service entry sheets, and shipment notifications
• All requests are subject to feasibility checks and are implemented by SAP Implementation Services.

Note for Suppliers:
If you are a supplier and would like to request user interface customizations, please be aware that these changes can only be initiated by the buying organization. We recommend reaching out to your buyer contact to discuss any specific UI needs or suggestions, as customization requests must be submitted and approved through the buyer's SAP Implementation Services team.

For detailed guidance on how to tailor the user interface in SAP Business Network, refer to the SAP Learning Journey: Customizing the SAP Business Network User Interface

This resource is part of the Discovering SAP Business Network Supplier Portal Implementation and Adoption learning path and provides in-depth information on customization capabilities and best practices.

SAP Business Network for Procurement & Supply Chain > Transaction Documents > Transaction (Purchase Orders, Ship Notices & Goods Receipts)