Do not allow PO creation without Job Order

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How to Restrict Purchase Order Creation Without Job Order Selection?

This tutorial explains how to restrict Purchase Order creation without a Job Order in Logic ERP. This feature ensures that Purchase Orders can only be created against authorized Job Orders, helping maintain process control and procurement accuracy.


Objective of This Feature

  • Restrict Purchase Orders without Job Orders

  • Ensure procurement is linked with authorized Job Orders

  • Prevent unauthorized manual item entries

  • Improve process control and tracking


Enable Restriction Setting

  • Open Purchase Order Configuration Window

  • Navigate to Default Settings

  • Locate and enable the option labeled as:

“Do not allow PO creation without Job Order”

  • Click Save


Verify in Purchase Order

Transaction Process

  • Create a New Purchase Order

  • Select any Supplier

  • Proceed to the Item Details Section

Retrieve Job Order

  • Click on Retrieve

  • Choose Job Order

  • Search and select the required Job Order.

Attempt Manual Item Entry

  • Try adding an Item manually that is not linked to the selected Job Order

  • Save the document.

Error Message

  • Displays message stating:

Purchase Order creation without a Job Order is not allowed.


Key Benefits

  • Ensures controlled procurement process

  • Prevents unauthorized item additions

  • Maintains linkage between Job Orders and Purchase Orders

  • Improves tracking and operational discipline


Best Practice Tips

  • Ensure Job Orders are properly created before PO generation

  • Use this feature where procurement approval workflows are required

  • Regularly verify retrieved Job Order details before saving


Final Outcome

  • Purchase Orders cannot be created without Job Orders

  • Manual item entries outside Job Orders are restricted

  • Improved procurement control and process accuracy

  • Better workflow compliance and inventory tracking

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