What setups are mandatory for creating a purchase request fulfilled by a drop supplier?

To fulfill a purchase request through a drop supplier, selecting customer sales order fulfillment in procurement offerings is essential. This configuration establishes a direct link between sales orders and the procurement process, ensuring that the supply is tied to customer demand. In this scenario, the system needs to identify that the purchase order is generated based on a sales order fulfillment model, which is a critical aspect of integrating sales and purchasing functions.

Establishing this connection allows for a streamlined flow of information between the order management and procurement systems. It enables the creation of the necessary purchase orders that are aligned with customer requests, ultimately facilitating the drop shipping process where goods are shipped directly from the supplier to the customer without being physically handled by the vendor's warehouse.

While defining a sourcing rule with a supplier would be important for procurement processes, it does not directly establish the linkage needed for drop supplier fulfillment in the context of customer sales orders. The other options, such as selecting "Use customer sales order" in blanket purchase agreements or specifying a preparer name in OM parameters, are not foundational setups required specifically for creating a purchase request fulfilled by a drop supplier. The option regarding customer sales order fulfillment embodies the primary requirement necessary for executing a drop shipment process effectively.