How can I create a purchase order?

A purchase order is created when items are purchased from other businesses. A purchase order must be created against a specific indent request.

1. At the top of your dashboard, click the module access icon > Administration > Inventory > Purchase Order to open the Purchase Order page.

2. In the top right, click the New button.

3. Select the indent number.

4. In the Purchase order No. field, enter the purchase order number.

Note: If you’ve created purchase orders before, the purchase order number automatically increments sequentially.

5. In the Store field, select the store.

6. In the Supplier Type field, select the supplier type.

7. In the Supplier field, select the supplier from whom you are purchasing the items.

8. In the PO Date field, select the purchase order date. It can be the current date, past date, or a future date.

9. In the Reference field, enter a reference ID that can be used to search for the purchase order at a later time.

10. In the Store Item field, select the item you are purchasing. The unit price of the item is displayed.

11. In the Quantity field, enter the quantity of item to be purchased.

12. In the Discount field, enter the discount amount to be applied on the total amount.

13. In the Tax (%) field, enter the tax percentage to be applied on the total amount.

14. Click Add item (highlighted in green) if you need to purchase more items. To remove an item from the purchase order, click the ‘x’ icon.

15. Click the Save button.