Hello, @jasonrstuart-hot.
In QuickBooks Online (QBO), you can only inactivate your supplier contacts. When you make them inactive, their associated transactions will still remain in your company file. I'm here to help you how.
- Go to Expenses, then Suppliers.
- Select the checkbox by the supplier's name.
- Choose the Make inactive from the drop-down arrow in the Action column.
- Select Yes. make inactive.
Once done, you can now add their information or set up their profile in the Customers tab. You can also consider slightly changing their name like adding a middle initial or any unique identifier to avoid duplicate name error and confusion.
I've also included some helpful articles to assist you in managing your expenses and understanding bills, checks, and expenses in QBO:
If you have any more questions about managing your suppliers in QBO, feel free to reach out. We're here to help you.
