Which one of the following Accounts Payable master files is common for all divisions related to a company and needs to be defined in Infor M3?

The Supplier master file (program CRS620) in Infor M3 is a central repository defined at the company level. This means a single supplier record is created for the entire company and is then accessible and utilized by all divisions operating within that company. While some supplier-related data can be specified per division (in CRS624), the core master record is common, making it the fundamental Accounts Payable master file shared across all divisions as per standard M3 architecture.

B. Bank: While the Bank master file (CRS690) is also defined at the company level, the Supplier is the primary and most fundamental master entity for the entire Accounts Payable process, from invoice entry to payment.

C. Number series: Number series (CRS165) are typically configured at the division level to manage unique, sequential transaction numbers (e.g., voucher numbers) for each division separately, not commonly across the company.

D. User: The User master file (MNS150) is defined at the system level (blank company), not at the company level. It governs system access and is not considered a transactional Accounts Payable master file.

1. Infor M3 Financial Management - Accounts Payable User Guide (UAP-13.4-UG): In the "Accounts Payable Basic Settings" section, the guide outlines the setup process, starting with the supplier master. It describes the supplier file as a central entity for the company. For example, the guide states, "The supplier is registered in 'Supplier. Open' (CRS620)... Information that is specific for a division is connected to the supplier in 'Supplier. Connect Division' (CRS624)." This confirms the company-level nature of the core supplier file. (Reference: Chapter 2: Basic Settings for Accounts Payable).

2. Infor M3 Foundation Core - Administration Guide (MFG-13.4-AG): This guide details the multi-company, multi-division structure. In the section on "Master Data Management," it explains that key master files like Supplier (CRS620) are maintained at the company level to ensure data consistency, while transactional data and certain settings are divisional. It also clarifies that number series (CRS165) are defined per division. (Reference: Section on "Company and Division Structure").

3. Infor M3 System Administration Documentation (MNS Programs): Documentation for MNS150 ('User. Open') specifies that users are created in a blank company, indicating they are system-level entities, not company-level master data in the context of AP. (Reference: MNS150 Program Documentation).