# Allow Quantity Increase in Case of Retrieved PI / Job Order

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## How to Allow Quantity Increase for Retrieved Indents / Job Orders in Purchase Orders?

 

This tutorial explains how to allow quantity increases in Purchase Orders created from retrieved **Purchase Indents** or **Job Orders** in Logic ERP. This feature provides flexibility to increase item quantities beyond the pending indent quantity when required.

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### **Objective of This Feature**

* Allow quantity increase in retrieved indents or Job Orders.
* Provide flexibility during Purchase Order creation.
* Avoid quantity restriction warnings.
* Simplify procurement adjustments when additional quantity is required.

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### **Understand Default Behavior**

**Transaction Process**

* Create a **New Purchase Order.**
* Click on the **Retrieve Button**
* Select the required **Purchase Indent.**

**Test Scenario**

* Increase the retrieved item quantity.
* Attempt to save the Purchase Order.

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**Alert Message**

* Software displays warning:
  * *Pending quantity of Purchase Indent will become -ve.*

**Impact**

* Quantity increase is restricted under default settings.

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### **Enable Quantity Increase Option**

* Open **Configuration Window.**
* Navigate to **Default Settings.**
* Locate and enable the option labeled as:

> **“Allow Quantity Increase in Case of Retrieved PI / Job Order”**

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* Click **Save**

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### **Create Purchase Order Again**

**Transaction Process**

* Create a **New Purchase Order**
* Select any **Supplier**
* Proceed to the **Item Details Section**

**Retrieve Indent**

* Click on **Retrieve**
* Choose **Indent Option**

**Increase Quantity**

* Increase the retrieved item quantity
* Save the Purchase Order

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**System Behavior**

* Software allows saving the increased quantity successfully

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### **Verify Updated Quantity**

**Verification Process**

* Open the same Purchase Order in **Modify Mode**

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&#x20;**Result**

* Increased quantity is successfully updated as per the enabled setting

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### **Key Benefits**

* Greater flexibility in procurement process
* Easy adjustment of required quantities
* Reduces transaction interruptions
* Improves operational efficiency

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### **Best Practice Tips**

* Use this feature only where controlled quantity flexibility is required
* Monitor increased quantities against approved indents
* Ensure proper authorization for excess procurement

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### **Final Outcome**

* Quantity increase is allowed for retrieved Purchase Indents or Job Orders
* Purchase Orders can be saved with higher quantities
* Improved flexibility and efficiency in procurement workflow
* Better handling of urgent or revised quantity requirements


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