Provider
Column definition from FOCUS v1.2. Read its requirements and implementation guidance before mapping provider data.
- Source
- FOCUS MCP snapshot
- Edition
- v1.2
- Column ID
ProviderName- Mode
- Read-only
- Library snapshot (UTC)
- 2026-10-08
Constraints
Description
A Provider is an entity that makes the resources or services available for purchase. It is commonly used for cost analysis and reporting scenarios.
The ProviderName column adheres to the following requirements:
- ProviderName MUST be present in a FOCUS dataset.
- ProviderName MUST be of type String.
- ProviderName MUST conform to StringHandling requirements.
- ProviderName MUST NOT be null.
See Appendix: Origination of cost data section for examples of Provider, Publisher and Invoice Issuer values that can be used for various purchasing scenarios.