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How to Create a Purchase Order

Last updated on Sep 11, 2024

1.      From the Main Menu: Click on Purchases


2.      Select Purchase Orders.


3.      To Begin Creating a New Purchase Order: Click on "+New".


4.      Fill in the Required Details:

Vendor Name: Select the vendor from the added vendors—see how to add vendors.

Branch: Choose the branch from which the purchase is being made—see how to add branches.

Place of Supply: Specify the location where the goods or services will be supplied


Delivery To: Specify whether the delivery is to an organization or a customer—see how to add a customer.

Shipping Address: Enter the complete shipping address for the delivery.

Purchase Order Number: This will be an auto-generated sequence number—see how to create or modify transaction series.

Reference: Enter any reference number related to the purchase order.

Purchase Order Date: Select the date on which the purchase order is created.

Payment Terms: Choose the payment terms for the purchase order (e.g., Cash in Advance).

Expected Shipment Date: Enter the expected date for shipment.

Item Rate: Specify if the item rate is tax exclusive or inclusive.

Item Details: Select an item from the added items and enter the item’s description—how to add an item.

Item Quantity: Enter the item quantity.

Item Pirce: Enter the item price.

Item Tax Rate: Select the item tax rate—how to add a tax rate.

Note: Use this field to write any additional notes or comments.

Payment Terms: Choose the payment terms for the purchase order (e.g., Cash in Advance).

Attach File: Use this field to attach any relevant documents (e.g., a product catalog).


5.      Click on Save: You can either save the Purchase Order as a draft by clicking "Save as Draft" or save it by clicking "Save."