P2P FAQ

Please submit a Request New Supplier Form if you do not see your supplier in P2P.

You can request access by submitting the CFS/P2P Access Request Form (BAS) available on the Campus Forms – Staff and Faculty

On the form you will select the CSUBUY Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Requestor option.

Location codes are pulled directly from CFS to P2P and do not mirror Mail Stop Codes. Please search for your ship-to location by:
  • clicking search
  • type your location description into the description box and click filter
You can split Chartfield strings in order. View the Updating Chartfields Quick Reference Guide.

You cannot split between two different Business Units on One Order.
You can add an Ad-Hoc approver to your requisition workflow. View the Ad-Hoc Approval Quick Reference Guide.
Yes, up until it's submitted for approval. Keep in mind, multiple routing impacts efficiency and creates longer processing times.
Amazon in the CSUBUY Marketplace will only be left open for e-gift card purchases. Payment will still be via ProCard, however, pre-approval is still required for gift card purchases.
Default is only available for one Chartfield string; however, you can add multiple CODE Favorites and you will have the option to choose from one of the favorites when creating your cart. You don't have to have a default (custom field), but it makes it easier than having to search each time.
  1. Please check your email to ensure Accounting has not reached out for additional information on your Chartfield Request/Signature Authority Form.
  2. Accounting takes 10 business days to process Chartfield Request/Signature Authority Forms.
  3. If your request is an emergency, please email accounting@csub.edu with a detailed explanation of why your request needs to be expedited. 
Data Warehouse users have to update their reports to reflect the five new Business Units in P2P:
  • BKXMP
  • BKXDN
  • BKXSI
  • BKXPA
  • BKXSU
No, a requisition must be approved by a different person than who submitted it.