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# Do not allow PO creation without Indent
**YouTube:** [How to Restrict Purchase Order Creation Without a Purchase Indent?](https://youtu.be/5GYYVv9D_Bw)
## How to Restrict Purchase Order Creation Without a Purchase Indent?
This tutorial explains how to restrict the creation of a **Purchase Order without a Purchase Indent** in Logic ERP. This feature ensures that every Purchase Order is properly linked with an approved Purchase Indent, improving procurement control and process accuracy.
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### **Objective of This Feature**
* Prevent manual PO creation without Purchase Indent
* Ensure proper procurement workflow
* Maintain document traceability
* Improve control and approval compliance
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### **Access to Purchase Order Configuration**
* Open **Configuration Window**
* Navigate to **Default Settings**
* Locate and enable the option labeled as:
> **“Do not allow PO creation without Indent”**
* Click **Save**
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### **Verify in Purchase Order**
**Transaction Process**
* Start a **New Purchase Order Entry**
* Select the **Supplier**
* Proceed to **Item Details Section**
* Click on **Retrieve Option**
* Select the required **Purchase Indent**
* Once the Purchase Indent is retrieved, the item details will be fetched automatically.
* Items should be fetched through the approved Purchase Indent.
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### **Attempt Manual Item Entry**
**Test Scenario**
* Try to manually enter an item without retrieving from Purchase Indent
**System Behavior**
* Software restricts the action
* Displays error message:
* *“*Purchase Order Creation without Job Order not allowed........*”*
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### **Key Benefits**
* Enforces proper procurement workflow
* Prevents unauthorized manual entries
* Improves document linkage and tracking
* Ensures better approval and audit control
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### **Best Practice Tips**
* Always create and approve Purchase Indents before PO generation
* Train users on retrieval-based PO process
* Use this feature for controlled procurement environments
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### **Final Outcome**
* Purchase Orders can only be created through Purchase Indents
* Improved procurement discipline and traceability
* Reduced chances of unauthorized purchasing
* Better operational control and compliance
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