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MIT Data Warehouse VAPS VENDOR Table


Stores legacy VAPS (Vendor Accounts Payable System) vendor master records, including vendor identifiers, contact information, payment terms, tax indicators, and classification attributes. Each row represents a vendor record maintained within the VAPS system. It was replaced by the Roles Database during fiscal year 1999, and legacy system signature cards were eliminated in early June 1999.


Field Name

Description

Data Type

Length

VEN_1099

Indicator or descriptive value related to 1099 tax reporting status for the vendor.

VARCHAR2

40

VEN_ADDRESS1

Primary street address line for the vendor.

VARCHAR2

40

VEN_ADDRESS2

Secondary street address line for the vendor.

VARCHAR2

40

VEN_ALTERNATE_FLAG

Indicator flag identifying whether this record represents an alternate vendor entry.

VARCHAR2

1

VEN_BANK_CODE

Bank code associated with the vendor for payment processing purposes.

VARCHAR2

2

VEN_CATEGORY_CODE

Vendor category classification code used for reporting or grouping vendors.

VARCHAR2

3

VEN_CITY

City portion of the vendor mailing address.

VARCHAR2

25

VEN_COMMENT

Free-text comment field containing additional notes or remarks about the vendor.

VARCHAR2

60

VEN_COMMODITY_CODE

Commodity classification code indicating the primary goods or services provided by the vendor.

VARCHAR2

3

VEN_CONTACT_NAME

Primary contact name for the vendor organization.

VARCHAR2

25

VEN_CORP

Indicator flag identifying whether the vendor is a corporate entity.

VARCHAR2

1

VEN_COUNTRY

Country code associated with the vendor address.

VARCHAR2

2

VEN_CURRENCY

Default currency used for transactions with the vendor.

VARCHAR2

15

VEN_CUSTOMER

Indicator or reference identifying whether the vendor is also recorded as a customer.

VARCHAR2

15

VEN_DANDB

Dun and Bradstreet (DandB) number associated with the vendor.

VARCHAR2

9

VEN_DELAY

Code or value indicating payment delay or special processing conditions for the vendor.

VARCHAR2

8

VEN_DELETE

Logical delete flag indicating whether the vendor record is marked as deleted or inactive.

VARCHAR2

1

VEN_FOB_CODE

Freight On Board (FOB) code specifying shipping responsibility terms for the vendor.

VARCHAR2

26

VEN_FREIGHT

Indicator specifying whether freight charges apply to vendor transactions.

VARCHAR2

1

VEN_FREIGHT_AGENCY

Code identifying the freight agency used for vendor shipments.

VARCHAR2

1

VEN_FREIGHT_BY

Identifier for the party responsible for freight charges.

VARCHAR2

13

VEN_FREIGHT_DATE

Effective date associated with freight terms or freight arrangements.

VARCHAR2

10

VEN_FREIGHT_TERM

Freight terms code associated with vendor transactions.

VARCHAR2

7

VEN_HANDICAPPED

Indicator flag identifying whether the vendor qualifies under handicapped-owned business classifications.

VARCHAR2

1

VEN_HOLD

Indicator flag specifying whether the vendor is currently on payment or processing hold.

VARCHAR2

1

VEN_LOG

Indicator flag used for internal logging or audit purposes within the VAPS system.

VARCHAR2

1

VEN_MINORITY

Indicator flag identifying whether the vendor is classified as a minority-owned business.

VARCHAR2

1

VEN_NAME

Name of the vendor or business entity.

VARCHAR2

40

VEN_NODAPO_CODE

Indicator code controlling DAPO (Departmental Accounts Payable Office) processing rules for the vendor.

VARCHAR2

1

VEN_NUM

Primary vendor number serving as the unique identifier for the vendor within the VAPS system.

NUMBER

6

VEN_OFFICE_CODE

Office code associated with the vendor record within the VAPS system.

VARCHAR2

4

VEN_OTHER

Indicator flag for other vendor classification categories not otherwise specified.

VARCHAR2

1

VEN_PARENT

Vendor number of the parent vendor, if applicable, used to represent hierarchical vendor relationships.

NUMBER

6

VEN_PARENT_FLAG

Indicator flag specifying whether this vendor record is designated as a parent vendor.

VARCHAR2

1

VEN_PAY_FREIGHT

Indicator specifying whether freight is payable to the vendor.

VARCHAR2

1

VEN_SEND

Indicator flag controlling whether communications or documents are sent to the vendor.

VARCHAR2

1

VEN_SHIP_VIA

Default shipping method or carrier used for the vendor.

VARCHAR2

20

VEN_SIZE

Vendor size classification code used for reporting or regulatory purposes.

VARCHAR2

1

VEN_STATE

State or province code for the vendor address.

VARCHAR2

2

VEN_TAXCODE

Tax code associated with the vendor for withholding or reporting purposes.

VARCHAR2

1

VEN_TAXID

Vendor tax identification number (e.g., EIN or SSN equivalent for business entities).

VARCHAR2

9

VEN_TELEPHONE1

Primary telephone number for the vendor.

VARCHAR2

24

VEN_TELEPHONE2

Secondary telephone number for the vendor.

VARCHAR2

24

VEN_TELEPHONE3

Additional telephone number for the vendor.

VARCHAR2

24

VEN_TELEX

Telex communication number associated with the vendor (legacy communication method).

VARCHAR2

10

VEN_TERMS_DISC_DAYS

Number of days within which a payment discount applies under vendor terms.

VARCHAR2

10

VEN_TERMS_DISC_PC

Discount percentage applicable if payment is made within the discount period.

NUMBER

11,2

VEN_TERMS_NET_DAYS

Net payment term expressed as number of days until full payment is due.

VARCHAR2

10

VEN_WOMAN

Indicator flag identifying whether the vendor is classified as a woman-owned business.

VARCHAR2

1

VEN_ZIP

Postal or ZIP code for the vendor address.

VARCHAR2

19