Purchase Order Settings
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    Introduction to Purchase Order Settings

    Default PO processing rules are set in this window, Please ensure you have access privileges.

    Select Default PO Settings

    Navigate: Costing > Purchase Orders > Settings

    PURCHASE ORDER SETTINGS
    Field nameDescription
    DigitsNumber of digits to be used in making up the purchase order number. Leading zeros are automatically added where necessary. The user cannot change these numbers unless "allow special numbers" option is selected.
    Allow special numbersAllows special number eg you may wish a prefix for some supplier POs  
    Last number usedOnly available if number is generated by JobBag. Either:
    • a number entered by the System Administrator  to be used as the starting point for JobBag in creating the next purchase order or
    • the actual number last used that will be incremented by one when a new purchase order is recorded
    Require amount on POWhen marked, the user is unable to create a purchase order without creating a dollar amount(s). 
    Require either amount OR percentWhen marked, the user is unable to create a purchase order unless either a dollar  amount or a percentage amount is entered for each line.
    Note: You cannot enter both dollar amounts and percentages on an order. The percentages only apply to orders for which the amount is not known when it is created.
    Automatic GST calculationWhen marked, causes an automatic calculation of GST to be added to the purchase order.
    Automatically approve the PO if the user has got the approval rightsWhen marked, POs are created as "approved" - if the user has the privilege to approve PO
    Email Approval RequestWhen marked, a user who does not have approval privileges, has the option to request email approval for purchase orders he is creating








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