# Do not allow Rate Above
**YouTube:** [How to Restrict Rates Exceeding a Specified Limit in Purchase Orders?](https://youtu.be/Wm_QamZ8duU)
## How to Restrict Rates Exceeding a Specified Limit in Purchase Orders?
This tutorial explains how to restrict users from entering a **Rate higher than a specified limit** in Purchase Orders in Logic ERP. This feature ensures that item rates do not exceed predefined values such as Purchase Rate, helping maintain pricing discipline and accuracy.
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### **Objective of This Feature**
* Prevent entry of **rates above a defined limit**
* Maintain pricing control in Purchase Orders
* Avoid overpricing errors
* Ensure consistency with predefined rates
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### Access to Purchase Order **Configuration**
* Go to **Purchase Order Module**
* Open **Configuration Window**
* Navigate to **Other Settings**
* Locate the option labeled as:
> **“Do not allow Rate Above”**
* Select the desired **Rate Type** from dropdown
* (e.g., Purchase Rate, Last Purchase Rate, etc.)
**Functionality**
* Selected Rate acts as the **maximum limit**
* System will not allow entering a rate above this value
* Click **OK** to apply changes.
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### **Implement Purchase Order**
* Start a **New Purchase Order Entry**
* Enter **Supplier Name**
* Go to **Item Details Section**
**Process**
* Select **Item**
* Choose **Batch Number**
* Enter **Rate**
**System Validation**
* Enter a rate **higher than allowed limit**
**System Behavior**
* System **restricts the entry**
* Displays an **error message**
**Enter Valid Rate**
* Enter a Rate that is:
* **Less than or equal to** the defined limit
**Result**
* Purchase Order is successfully processed
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### **Key Benefits**
* Strong control over purchase pricing
* Prevents overpayment errors
* Ensures compliance with defined rates
* Improves financial accuracy
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### **Best Practice Tips**
* Choose the correct base rate for restriction
* Regularly update purchase rates in the system
* Train users to follow pricing policies
* Use along with approval workflows for better control
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### **Final Outcome**
* System restricts rates above defined limit
* Purchase Orders follow strict pricing rules
* Reduced risk of pricing errors
* Improved accuracy and control in procurement
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