Do not update rates if the exchange rate is changed.

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How to Prevent Rate Updates When Exchange Rate Changes in Purchase Orders?

This tutorial explains how to prevent automatic updates of Item Rates when the Exchange Rate is changed in a Purchase Order in Logic ERP. This feature ensures that once rates are entered, they remain fixed—even if the exchange rate is modified later.

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Objective of This Feature

• Prevent automatic recalculation of item rates

• Maintain consistency in entered rates

• Avoid unintended price changes

• Improve control over Purchase Order transactions

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Understand Default Behavior

Initial Process

• Create a New Purchase Order

• Select Supplier

• Choose Currency / Exchange Rate

Observation

• Go to Item Details Section

• Enter an item

System Behavior

• Item Rate is calculated based on the selected exchange rate

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Change Exchange Rate

Action

• Return to Header Section

• Modify the Exchange Rate

Default Result

• Item Rates in the grid are automatically updated

• Rates change according to the new exchange rate

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Enable Rate Lock Feature

• Open Configuration Window

• Go to Other Settings

• Locate and enable the option labeled as:

“Do not update rates if the exchange rate is changed”

• Click OK to apply changes.

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Implement Functionality

New Transaction

• Start a New Purchase Order Entry

• Select Supplier

• Choose Currency / Exchange Rate

Implement Process

• Enter item in Item Details Section

• Change the Exchange Rate again

System Behavior

• Item Rates remain unchanged

• No automatic recalculation occurs

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Key Benefits

• Protects manually entered rates

• Prevents pricing inconsistencies

• Improves control over purchase transactions

• Reduces chances of calculation errors

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Best Practice Tips

• Enable this feature when working with fixed negotiated rates

• Double-check exchange rates before item entry

• Use carefully in dynamic pricing scenarios

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Final Outcome

• Item rates stay fixed even after exchange rate changes

• Greater control over pricing in Purchase Orders

• Reduced risk of unintended rate modifications

• Improved accuracy and reliability in transactions