Can both Supplier Category and Supplier Group be used as dimensions in the Account Posting Rules to drive account postings?

Both Supplier Category and Supplier Group can indeed be used as dimensions in the Account Posting Rules to drive account postings within Workday Financials. This capability allows organizations to categorize and manage their supplier relationships more effectively, by ensuring that different types of suppliers can be associated with specific accounts based on their category or group.

Incorporating both dimensions means that organizations can leverage the attributes of suppliers not just for reporting and analysis but also to influence accounting transactions. For example, the system can be configured to automatically allocate costs to appropriate accounts based on whether the supplier falls into a particular category (like services or goods) or group (such as a preferred vendor).

This flexibility is critical in financial contexts, where precise tracking of supplier expenditures can inform budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The ability to use both dimensions supports a more nuanced approach to account postings tailored to the organization's specific needs.