FAQs: Updating the Default Vendor

This article answers the frequently asked questions related to updating the Default Vendor on an inventory item.

Q: Why can’t I update the default vendor on the F&B Details or Retail Details tab?

A: The ability to change the primary vendor on the F&B Details or Retails Details tab of the Item Editor after an item is saved was removed. 

Q: How do I update the default vendor?

A: To update the default (primary) vendor use the Vendor Products tab:

1. Select the Vendor Products tab on the Item Editor. 
2. Select the Primary Vendor box to designate the new default vendor. 

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Figure 1. The Primary Vendor selection box where the default vendor can be updated on the Vendor Product tab of the Item Editor.

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