# Display Message if Item has Already been Ordered
**YouTube:** [How to Enable Alerts for Previously Ordered Items in Purchase Orders](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH4OMpe_Pu0)?
## How to Enable Alerts for Previously Ordered Items in Purchase Orders?
This tutorial explains how to **enable an alert message when an item has already been ordered in a previous Purchase Order** in Logic ERP. This feature helps prevent duplicate ordering and improves purchase decision-making.
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### **Objective of This Feature**
* Alert users if an item has **already been ordered**
* Prevent unnecessary **duplicate purchases**
* Provide **visibility of previous order details**
* Improve purchase planning and control
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### **Access to Configuration**
* Open **Configuration Window**
* Go to **Other Settings**
* Locate and enable the option labeled as:
> **"Display Message if Item has Already been Ordered"**
* Click **OK** to apply changes
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### **Create Purchase Order**
* Open **Purchase Order Window**
* Select the **Supplier Name**
**Item Entry**
* Scan or enter
* **Item Code / Item Name**
**System Alert**
* If the item has been ordered earlier:
* System displays an **alert message**
**Alert Information Includes**
* Previous **Purchase Order details**
* Helps user review past transactions
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### **Implement Action Based on Alert**
**Available Options**
* **Click “No”**
* Stop adding duplicate item
* **Click “Yes”**
* Proceed with ordering the item again
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### **Key Benefits**
* Avoids duplicate purchase orders
* Enhances decision-making with past data
* Improves inventory control
* Reduces unnecessary stock buildup
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### **Best Practice Tips**
* Always review alert details before proceeding
* Use this feature for better stock planning
* Combine with stock reports for accurate decisions
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### **Final Outcome**
* Users receive alerts for previously ordered items
* Duplicate ordering is **controlled effectively**
* Purchase decisions become **more informed and efficient**
* Inventory remains **optimized and well-managed**
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