Error Message: "You need permission to access Events"
This message appears if you have not yet been added as a network partner by your shipper(s). Without this access, you will not be able to participate in RFP events.
Steps to Resolve:
Contact your shipper directly and request to be added as a Network Partner.
Request an invitation from your shipper to join the specific RFP event(s) you are interested in.
Error Message: "No Active Events"
This message appears if your shipper has not yet published any RFP events for you to bid on. If you have been added as a network partner, but there are no active events, you will not see any available events to participate in.
Steps to Resolve:
Wait until your shipper publishes an RFP event. Events can be published before the bidding period opens, so you may see an event in your portal that isn't yet open for bidding.
Network Partner vs. RFP Event Invitations
To participate in an RFP event, you need two types of invitations:
Network Partner Invitation: This invitation connects you to your shipper within the portal.
RFP Event Invitation: This invitation grants you access to the specific RFP event.
Important Points:
Network Partner Invitation: This is required to establish a connection with your shipper. Once accepted, you'll be able to see their RFP events.
RFP Event Invitation: After being added as a network partner, you will also need to receive an invitation to participate in the specific RFP event.
Here are the two types of invitations:
Network Partner Email Invitation: Ensures you are added as a partner in the portal.
RFP Event Email Invitation: Grants access to the specific RFP event.
The RFP Event Email Invitation: