# Do not allow PO creation without Job Order
**YouTube:** [How to Restrict Purchase Order Creation Without Job Order Selection?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaTg-ampgJI)
## 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.
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### **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
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### **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**
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### **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.*
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### **Key Benefits**
* Ensures controlled procurement process
* Prevents unauthorized item additions
* Maintains linkage between Job Orders and Purchase Orders
* Improves tracking and operational discipline
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### **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
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### **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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