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APPENDIX
Cargill has selected Ariba Network as their electronic transaction provider. As a preferred supplier, you
have been invited by your customer to join Ariba Network and start transacting electronically with them.
Customer Supplier
Advance Invoices
Shipment
Notices
Purchase Catalogs
Order
Confirmations
Email
Ariba
Purchase Discovery
Orders
*Note: Certain suppliers may conduct business with Cargill locations internationally. The expectations of suppliers outlined in this
letter will ONLY apply to business conducted with North America Cargill locations. For all business conducted with Cargill locations
outside of North America, please continue business as usual.
** Cargill requirements are for suppliers enabled in AN full enablement with Cargill use email routing to receive notification of transactions
from Cargill via AN. Currently EDI set up for full enablement is not the preferred or recommended routing method for suppliers to transact
in AN with Cargill. Cargill expects suppliers that decide to use EDI as a routing method with Cargill in AN for full enablement transactions
to have the knowledge and resources to manage that routing method within their organization and work with Ariba directly on any issues
that arise. Cargill does not offer support resources for support EDI routing for full enablement suppliers in AN at this time no is that
resourcing planned for any time in the near future.
The supplier should contact Ariba if they have questions about an invoice from Ariba
Suppliers should go to Ariba Network website for additional information on AN and to
calculate the value of AN and talk to Ariba about any questions they have
• VAT ID / TAX ID – select Company Settings in the top right corner, go to Company Profile
and select tab Business. In the section Financial Information enter your Vat ID / Tax ID.
• Payment Methods – Cargill issues payments out of SAP TC2. Cargill does not utilize
SAP Ariba as a payment system; you will continue to utilization payment notifications from
Cargill for Cash Application.
• Test Account Creation (only available in certain scenarios, i.e. Catalogs) – To create
a test account, select your name in top right corner and choose “Switch to Test ID.”
• Currency – The currency that Ariba Network uses in the service subscription area of your
account is controlled by your organization’s location, which you specify in User Account
Navigator > My Account > Preferences.
The invitation is also referred to as the Trading Relationship Request, or TRR. This e-mail contains
information about transacting electronically with your customer.
Click the link in the emailed letter to proceed to the landing page.
Be sure to verify your internal process and if you already have an existing Ariba Network account.
If your company currently transacting on the Ariba Network, Cargill recommends you reach your
E-Commerce team to verify the correct ANID.
Log in using your current Ariba username and password in order to accept the relationship with your
customer.
The Network Notifications section indicates which system notifications you would like to receive and
allows you to designate which email addresses you would like to send them to.
Below are options available to you via Ariba, but Cargill requires you use Email
Order Routing. If for some reason you cannot use Email as default, please see the
Customize Order Routing Method process document located on Cargill Supplier
Information Portal
Cargill requirements are for suppliers enabled in AN full enablement with Cargill use email routing to receive notification of transactions
from Cargill via AN. Currently EDI set up for full enablement is not the preferred or recommended routing method for suppliers to transact
in AN with Cargill. Cargill expects suppliers that decide to use EDI as a routing method with Cargill in AN for full enablement transactions
to have the knowledge and resources to manage that routing method within their organization and work with Ariba directly on any issues
that arise. Cargill does not offer support resources for support EDI routing for full enablement suppliers in AN at this time no is that
resourcing planned for any time in the near future.
• Online (Default): Orders are received within your AN account, but notifications are not sent out.
• Email (Required): Email notifications are sent out, and can include a copy of the PO, when orders are
received within your AN Account.
• Fax: Notifications of new orders are sent via Facsimile, and can include a copy of the PO as well as a
cover sheet.
• cXML/EDI: Allows you to integrate your ERP system directly with Ariba Network for transacting with
your customer. Please contact CargillNAEnablement@ariba.com to be connected with a Seller
Integrator who will provide more information on configuration.
Note: If you do not see Cargill under Current; please reach out to Ariba:
CargillNAEnablement@ariba.com
Administrator
• Automatically linked to the username and login entered during registration
• Responsible for account set-up/configuration and management
• Primary point of contact for users with questions or problems
• Creates roles for the account
User
• Can have different roles, which correspond to the user’s actual job responsibilities
• Responsible for updating personal user information
Suppliers that are unaware of their companies Ariba account should be directed to contact their
companies AN account administrator, e-commerce group, or electronic business team for info.
If you are unsure of who your Ariba Administrator is you will need to contact the Ariba Helpdesk at:
Ariba support team
1. Click on your name in top right corner, to access the User Account 1
Navigator. It enables you to:
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• Quickly access your personal user account information and settings
• Link your multiple user accounts
• Switch to your test account
Note: After your multiple user accounts are
linked, the User Account Navigator displays
the multiple accounts.
2. Click on My Account to view your user
settings.
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3. Click Complete or update all required fields
marked by an asterisk. Note: If you change
username or password, remember to use it
at your next login.
4. Hide personal information if necessary by
checking the box in the Contact Information
Preferences section. 4
Ariba offers invoice consolidation and synchronization for customers with several accounts
• Fees will be invoiced only to the parent account with the payment cycle synchronized for the entire
group.
• The parent account will receive one single invoice every three months for all customer relationships and
for all linked accounts.
• This consolidation is related only to invoices issued by Ariba to the supplier, the business operations of
each account are still independent.
• The supplier needs to designate a Parent ANID under which the invoice will be viewed.
• The selection of the parent ANID determines the currency of the Multi-org invoice and the billing dates.
• The supplier should also have confirmed list of child ANID’s to be included on the invoice.
• A Multi-Org is NOT:
A way to merge accounts.
A way to get a discount on Transaction Fees.
The administrator of the Parent account can log into the child account and take the following actions:
• Change settings on the child account and complete the company profile
• Publish catalogs
• Check the status of payment for the Ariba invoice and pay the invoice
• Upgrade to a higher Subscription package
Combining Materials & Services on a PO: When materials and services are
combined on the same purchase order, the supplier loses the ability to send an
order confirmation for the material purchase.
• If a service must be added to a material purchase order, wait to add the line item until the
material order confirmation has been received.
• The service will be processed separately in a Service Entry Sheet which will be routed to the
user in the Requisitioner field for approval.
• To check if a material order has been confirmed, click the Confirmations tab on the purchase
order in AN.
Note: If a service line is added before the order is confirmed, cancel the service line and the
supplier will have the ability to confirm the order again
2. Line Items section describes the ordered items. Each line describes a quantity of items Cargill wants
to purchase. Set the status of each line item by sending order confirmations (Only available for Material
PO’s) clicking Create Order Confirmation. At the bottom of the purchase order is the Sub-Total.
Order
Confirmations
(OC)
*Use this only if no changes are needed and the order completely and accurately reflects the transaction /what you
expect to be paid
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be rejected if the
supplier is not able
to supply the
goods
Note:
Order confirmations are required for all
material POs received by North American
suppliers.
• Cargill expects suppliers to use Cargill preferred carriers and routing for all shipments and
materials unless otherwise contracted. Shipping cannot be added to the invoice unless the
supplier contacts their Cargill buyer who would need to update the PO with shipping and freight
costs.
• For SAP transactions tax is assigned in SAP based on the settings within the PR and
subsequently the PO.
• The supplier can see the tax values at time of order receipt and confirmation (when applicable)
for a order in AN, but cannot change them at that time.
• The supplier can modify the tax values in AN at time of invoice if the PO is set up to allow this.
• The tax values the supplier invoices in AN will flow back to SAP
• If the supplier cannot add or modify the tax value at time of invoice the supplier should contact
the Cargill PO contact to resolve.
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Line Items section shows the line items from the Purchase Order. 1
1. Review or update Quantity for each line item you are invoicing.
2. Click on the line item’s Green slider to exclude it from the invoice,
if line item should not be invoiced OR click the check box on the
left of the item and click Delete to remove the line item from the
invoice. You can generate another invoice later to bill for that item. 2
3. Select the line item to which tax is to be applied using the Line
Item # checkbox. To apply the same tax to multiple line items
select those line items to be taxed at the desired rate.
4. To configure additional Tax Options within the Tax Category tool,
use the Configure Tax Menu option. 3
5. Check Tax Category and use the drop down to select from the
displayed options. Click Add to Included Lines.
5. Additional information can be viewed at the Line Item Level by editing a Line Item.
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1. To add comments at the line items select Line Items, then click at Line Item Actions >Add > Comments.
2. Upon refresh or Update, the Comments field will display. Enter applicable Comments in this field. Comments will be
local and not be sent over to Cargill's SAP system.
3. Click Next.
Note: Comments field should be used to add additional clarification for services or materials, only if needed.
1. To add attachments at the line items select Line Items, then click at Line Item Actions >Add >
Attachment.
2. Upon refresh, the Attachments section will display. Select the applicable file(s) in this section.
Note: Attachments section should be used to add physical invoice copies and related documents for audit
purpose, if needed. Attachments added to the invoice will be sent over to Cargill's SAP system..
Having Problems?
For customers who allow automatically generated service sheets, you can create service invoices for
each service line on a service order, and the corresponding service sheets are automatically generated
and sent to the customer.
To create an auto-generated
Service Sheet
1. Within your INBOX, locate the
PO to invoice against and
select Create Invoice and
select Standard Invoice.
2. Review the Pop-Up message
on your screen, alerting you of
the auto-generation (see right).
Note: If clicking the box to not show the warning message again,
3. Click the X to proceed with please be aware that service sheets will continue to auto-generate
invoice creation and for customers with this option enabled during invoice creation.
submission.
Note: When creating a Service Entry Sheet, you are only able to
4. Once the invoice is approved, add 1 item at a time. All Service Entry Sheets are only able to
the service sheet will invoice 1 line item at a time. If you need to invoice multiple lines,
automatically generate and be you will need a new Service Entry Sheet for each line, with a new
available in your Outbox under invoice number. Ex 1234a
Service Sheets.
1. Click Outbox 1
and select
Service Sheets
Tab. 1
2. Routing and
Approval Status
will be visible on 2
each line.
3. If a Service 3
Sheet is
rejected or
failed, view the
reason by
opening the
Service Sheet
and clicking the
History Tab.
Quick Search:
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1. From the Home Tab, Select 1
Invoices in the Document type to
search.
2. Select Cargill from Customer Drop
down menu.
3. Enter Document # , if known.
Select Date Range, up to 90 days
for Invoices and Click Search. 4
Refined Search: Allows a refined
search of Invoices within up to 90 last
days.
4. Search Filters from Outbox
(Invoices).
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5. Enter the criteria to build the
desired search filter.
6. Click Search.
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Check Status:
If you configured your Invoice Notifications as noted earlier in this presentation, you will receive emails
regarding invoice status.
You can also check invoice status from the Outbox by selecting the invoice link.
Routing Status
Reflects the status of the transmission of the invoice to Cargill via the Ariba Network.
• Obsoleted – You canceled the invoice
• Failed – Invoice failed Cargill invoicing rules. Cargill will not receive this invoice
• Queued – Ariba Network received the invoice but has not processed it
• Sent – Ariba Network sent the invoice to a queue. The invoice is awaiting pickup by the customer
• Acknowledged – Cargill invoicing application has acknowledged the receipt of the invoice
• On Hold – Service Entry Sheet is awaiting approval from Cargill before invoice is automatically
created
Invoice Status
Reflects the status of Cargill’s action on the Invoice.
• Sent – The invoice is sent to the Cargill but they have not yet verified the invoice against purchase
orders and receipts
• Cancelled – Cargill approved the invoice cancellation
• Paid – Cargill paid the invoice / in the process of issuing payment. Only if Cargill uses invoices to
trigger payment.
• Approved – Cargill has verified the invoice against the purchase orders or contracts and receipts and
approved if for payment
• Rejected – Cargill has rejected the invoice or the invoice failed validation by Ariba Network. If Cargill
accepts invoice or approves it for payment, invoice status updated to Sent (invoice accepted) or
Approved (invoice approved for payment)
• Failed – Ariba Network experienced a problem routing the invoice
• Pending Approval – A Service Entry Sheet is awaiting approval from Cargill before automatically
creating the Invoice.
• Invoice reports provide information on invoices you have sent to customers for tracking
invoices over time or overall invoice volume for a period of time.
• Failed Invoice reports provide details on failed and rejected invoices. These reports are useful
for troubleshooting invoices that fail to route correctly.
• Reports can be created by Administrator or User with appropriate permissions.
• Bronze (and higher) members may choose Manual or Scheduled report. Set scheduling
information if Scheduled report is selected.:
Supplier Information
Customer Support Additional Resources
Portal
Ariba.com Links
Troubleshoot Your Invoices
1. Go to the ‘Understanding Ariba’ Section to download help guide and master guide.
2. Go to ‘Announcement and Webinar’ Section to find recordings and upcoming trainings
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Useful Links
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if my invoice has invoice with the when my invoice
invoice that I’ve
been rejected? same invoice will be paid?
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