# Company Selection Mandatory

YouTube: [How to make Company / Brand Selection Mandatory in Purchase?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L7H8sLuQ38\&t=29s)

## How to make Company / Brand Selection Mandatory in Purchase?

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to make company selection mandatory when creating a purchase voucher.

### Steps to Enable Mandatory Company Selection

* Navigate to the "Purchase Voucher Configuration".
* Locate the option "Company Selection Mandatory".
* Tick the checkbox to activate this validation.

<figure><img src="/files/9NSNSTuRMftn9J2OWN78" alt=""><figcaption><p>Let's keep this feature enabled to observe its Impact.</p></figcaption></figure>

* After Implementing Configuration.
* On the left-hand side, click on "Column Locks."
* Tick the option (COMPANY {TICK TO USE}) for using the company field.

<figure><img src="/files/SaQ5GMLKOW83sHMWOjnG" alt=""><figcaption><p>This picture illustrates that you can enable the <strong>Company</strong> column from here.</p></figcaption></figure>

### **Demonstration: Creating a New Purchase Bill:**

* Create a "Purchase Voucher".
* Once the option is enabled, select a company.

<figure><img src="/files/lmZE8ehdpGkQDYjdtR2I" alt=""><figcaption><p>You can select the <strong>Company Filter</strong> from here.</p></figcaption></figure>

* Only items associated with the chosen company will appear in searches.

<figure><img src="/files/0HoZRJtE38IyT7PRGWZx" alt=""><figcaption><p>Now, only the items of the <strong>selected company</strong> will be displayed.</p></figcaption></figure>

* After selecting a company, you can proceed to the item details window.
* This ensures all purchase transactions are correctly linked, minimizing errors and ensuring precise filtration.

#### Note:

If you skip company selection, the software will generate an error message.

<figure><img src="/files/mNBZH8m8SO5WDjVZ0W9O" alt=""><figcaption><p>If you forget to select a <strong>company</strong>, the software will prompt you with a message like this.</p></figcaption></figure>


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