Do not allow Modification in PO created from Indent

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How to Restrict Item Editing in Purchase Orders from Purchase Indents?

This tutorial explains how to restrict modifications in a Purchase Order created from a Purchase Indent in Logic ERP. This feature ensures that item details retrieved from approved indents cannot be altered, maintaining procurement accuracy and process control.


Objective of This Feature

  • Prevent modifications in PO created from Purchase Indent

  • Maintain integrity of approved indent data

  • Improve procurement control and traceability

  • Avoid unauthorized quantity changes


Enable Restriction Setting

  • Open Configuration Window

  • Navigate to Default Settings

  • Locate and enable the feature labeled as:

“Do not allow Modification in PO created from Indent”

  • Click Save


Create Purchase Order from Indent

  • Start a New Purchase Order Entry

  • Select the Supplier

  • Proceed to Item Details Section

Retrieve Indent

  • Click on Retrieve Button

  • Select the required Purchase Indent

  • Since the required option is already enabled, the system will automatically protect the original quantities defined in the Purchase Indent.


Understanding Quantity Protection

Scenario

  • Suppose you manually increase the quantity in the Purchase Order.

System Behavior

  • As soon as you click again on the Quantity Field,

  • the system automatically reverts the value back to the original quantity defined in the Purchase Indent.

Purpose

  • Ensures the Purchase Order remains aligned with indent quantities

  • Prevents accidental or unauthorized quantity modifications


Verify Restriction

Modify Mode Check

  • Open the same Purchase Order again in Modify Mode

System Behavior

  • Item quantities remain unchanged

  • Software does not allow modifications because of the enabled restriction


Key Benefits

  • Protects approved indent data

  • Prevents unauthorized quantity changes

  • Improves procurement accuracy

  • Ensures proper audit and tracking control


Best Practice Tips

  • Use this feature in approval-based procurement workflows

  • Ensure Purchase Indents are verified before retrieval

  • Restrict modification rights for better control


Final Outcome

  • Purchase Orders created from Indents remain protected from modifications

  • Better control over procurement transactions

  • Improved data consistency and traceability

  • Reduced risk of unauthorized changes

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