# Force Attach Scheme Reference with every Purchase having Schemes

**YouTube:** [How to Enforce Scheme Reference for Purchases with Applicable Schemes?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIc0Oc7boh4)

## How to Enforce Scheme Reference for Purchases with Applicable Schemes?

This tutorial explains how to ensure that a scheme reference is mandatorily attached to every purchase entry involving items with defined schemes.

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### **Enable the Setting in Global Settings:**

* Launch **Logic Admin**.
* Navigate to **Global Settings**.
* Go to the **Purchase Settings** section.
* Locate and enable the option Labeled: **"Force Attach Scheme Reference with every Purchase having Schemes"**.

<figure><img src="/files/HGDVgjwbyovmnPHcpi7f" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Let’s keep this feature enabled to observe its impact on purchase transactions.</strong></p></figcaption></figure>

* Click **Save** to apply the changes.
* **Restart the software** to activate the new setting.

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### **Implement a Purchase Entry with a Scheme-Associated Item**

* Begin a new purchase entry involving an item linked to a predefined scheme.
* If a scheme reference is not provided, the software will:
  * **Restrict the transaction.**
  * Display an **error message** indicating that a scheme reference is required.

<figure><img src="/files/8S6mfJOgTiexC2D5dGsu" alt=""><figcaption><p>As illustrated in the picture, an error message appears on the purchase screen:</p></figcaption></figure>

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### **Add a Scheme Reference**

* In the **Scheme Reference** column, press the **Spacebar**.
* Select the appropriate scheme associated with the item from the list.

<figure><img src="/files/DXLuJZURqbJwpdkOB5WK" alt=""><figcaption><p>As illustrated, select the appropriate scheme from the list in the <strong>Scheme Reference</strong> column to proceed.</p></figcaption></figure>

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### **Enable Scheme Reference Column (If Not Visible)**

* If the **Scheme Reference** column is not visible:
  * Open the **Setup Column Attributes** option.
  * Enable the column manually from the available attributes.

<figure><img src="/files/P5NnzDY6kVtHMTmd9Hir" alt=""><figcaption><p>As shown in the picture, select the column from <strong>Setup Column Attributes</strong> in the same way.</p></figcaption></figure>

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### **Note on Scheme Setup**

* Schemes are defined in the **Setup Schemes** window.

<figure><img src="/files/2jGGcthdWVuolAIbovRF" alt=""><figcaption><p>As shown in the picture, you need to create the scheme from here.</p></figcaption></figure>

* Items linked to a defined scheme will automatically be flagged during purchase entry for reference selection.


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