# Do not allow edit rate if goods received against PO
**YouTube:** [How to Restrict Rate Editing for Items Retrieved in Purchase Against Purchase Orders?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWlqJ8UCVGM)
## How to Restrict Rate Editing for Items Retrieved in Purchase Against Purchase Orders?
This tutorial explains how to restrict editing of Item Rates in a Purchase Order once the goods have been received against that PO in Logic ERP. This feature helps maintain rate integrity and prevents unauthorized pricing changes after Purchase Bill generation.
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### **Objective of This Feature**
* Prevent rate modification after goods receipt
* Maintain Purchase Order pricing accuracy
* Avoid unauthorized changes in retrieved Purchase Orders
* Ensure consistency between PO and Purchase Bill transactions
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### **Enable the Restriction Setting**
* Open the **Purchase Order Configuration Window.**
* Navigate to **Print Options.**
* Locate and enable the option labeled as:
> **“Do not allow edit rate if goods received against PO”**
**Functionality**
* When enabled:
* If the Purchase Order has already been retrieved in a Purchase Bill, the Item Rates in the Purchase Order cannot be edited.
* Save the configuration.
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### **Create a Purchase Order**
**Transaction Process**
* Create a **New Purchase Order.**
* Proceed to the **Item Details Section.**
* Enter the required Items.
* Save the Purchase Order.
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### **Retrieve PO in Purchase Voucher**
* Open the **Purchase Voucher Window.**
* **Enter:**
* Supplier Name.
* Bill Details.
* Proceed to **Item Details Section.**
**Retrieve Purchase Order**
* Retrieve the Purchase Order created earlier.
**Next Steps**
* Define the Rates.
* Save the Purchase Voucher.
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### **Verify Restriction Functionality**
**Action**
* Return to the:
* **Purchase Order Window**
* Open the same Purchase Order in:
* **Modify Mode**
**System Behavior**
* When attempting to:
* Click on or edit the Rate field
* The software restricts the action and displays an error message stating:
* The Purchase Order has already been retrieved; therefore, rate modification is not allowed
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### **Key Benefits**
* Prevents unauthorized rate changes
* Maintains consistency between PO and Purchase Bill
* Improves transaction accuracy and audit control
* Ensures better purchase process integrity
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### **Best Practice Tips**
* Finalize Item Rates before generating Purchase Bills
* Restrict modification rights for sensitive purchase transactions
* Use this feature to strengthen approval and audit controls
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### **Final Outcome**
* Item Rates cannot be edited once goods are received against the Purchase Order
* Purchase pricing remains secure and consistent
* Improved control over Purchase Order modifications
* Enhanced accuracy in procurement transactions
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