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What Is a Purchase Order? (Example Included)

Much of your project will be done in-house, but you’ll likely also contract with suppliers and others to deliver needed materials or services. How do you make sure that the goods are of the type you need, the quantity agreed upon and for the price that meets your financial constraints?

These parameters are all agreed upon through a purchase order. It’s a way to reach an agreement about the outside services required in the project to make sure you can schedule them into your project plan.

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Purchase Order vs. Purchase Requisition

Purchase orders and purchase requisitions are two different purchase management documents, and each plays an important role when managing your business purchases. The difference between them is that purchase requisitions are created whenever an employee needs internal approval to make a purchase, while purchase orders are sent to external parties such as suppliers whenever a purchase is made.

Purchase Order vs. Sales Order

A sales order is sent as a response to a purchase order. Whenever a buyer wants to make a purchase, he’ll send the supplier a purchase order. In return, the supplier will send a sales order, a similar document that confirms the price, quantity and other details about the sale.

We’ve created a free sales order template for Excel you can use to get started with this order management document.

Purchase Order vs. Purchase Invoice

Buyers send purchase orders to vendors to help keep track of their supply chain . Invoices, on the other hand, acts as payment request sent by the vendor to the buyer as soon as the order is fulfilled. In addition to listing the goods and services that were delivered, it also outlines how much money is owed. Invoices typically contain an identifying number, vendor information, payment details and how much is due.

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What Should Be Included In a Purchase Order?

A purchase order varies in detail, but all share the following elements:

• A PO number to identify and track the order
• A PO date to capture when the order was agreed upon
• Vendor information, including the name of the vendor, shipping address and contact information
• Delivery date for when the goods or services are due
• Shipping method, if the goods are being shipped to a job site
• Any requirements for shipping
• Items that are included in the order
• The cost for each item
• The total cost of the entire shipment
• Taxes for total items purchased
• Payment due date
• Terms for payment

Your business might need further detail, which is fine, but if you have at least the above information in your purchase order, the owner and vendor are protected by contract. Therefore, to legally protect all parties, it’s critical that all the details of the transaction are clearly stated and agreed upon.

Why Are Purchase Orders Important?

The purchase order makes exactly what a buyer wants from a seller clear. It helps to avoid any confusion in terms of what a buyer wants, how much of it, what the cost will be, when and where it’ll be delivered and so forth.

More importantly, purchase orders help manufacturing businesses with the order management process because they help document all the orders that they’ve received from customers. This helps them know what they need to produce and also helps them keep track of their production inventory, which is critical for production planning, supply chain management and inventory management.

Benefits of Using Purchase Orders

Purchase orders protect both the buyer and the seller. For example, if a buyer doesn’t pay as agreed upon in the order, or the seller doesn’t fulfill the details of the order, they can pursue legal avenues to get their money, goods or financial compensation.

Of course, a lawsuit is not what any project manager wants. Therefore, the purchase order acts as a legal document to avoid any such disagreements by creating clear communication between both parties. It ensures that everyone involved in the project agrees upon the goods or services being procured.

Besides this, the use of purchase orders can also help you:

• Control excessive spending and duplication so you can keep costs within your project budget.
• Avoid misunderstandings or miscommunications with your suppliers, which is beneficial for supplier relationship management .
• Identify the cause of quality issues by pinpointing batches of raw materials or components.
• Compare prices among suppliers.

We have created a free purchase order template you can download, customize and use for your projects. It helps you gather all the basic information you need for your purchase orders and can be easily shared with suppliers. Let’s see how it works with a purchase order example.

Purchase Order Example

Imagine a construction job, where Acme Construction realizes they need more particle boards. They contact their vendor, Joe’s Lumber, and discuss the order over the phone.

Coming to an agreement about price and delivery, Acme writes up a PO. They include their company name and contact information, create a PO number, date and vendor ID for Joe’s.

Vendor Contact Info

The next part of the purchase order is the contact info for the vendor, or who Acme is making the purchase from. This is followed by where the goods will be shipped, in this case, the job site. The approved delivery date is noted and the method of shipping, which in this case is by truck.

Payment Details

What follows are details about payment, when it’s due and if there are any terms. In this case, the payment is due upon delivery and only after the contact person listed in the shipping information has looked over and approved the wood.

Line Item Information

There’s a list of the goods, showing the item, describing it, the quantity, quoting the unit price and then a line total. For this order, there is only one line item, but there can be several. However many there are, they are totaled after the taxes for the purchase are added.

Additional Info

There is a box in which any additional information can be added. This might be how to reach the job site, how the goods need to be packed, etc. For this job, there is no need for additional information, and the box can be left blank.

Finally, there’s a place for the signature of the vendor and the date on which the purchase order is signed. Once signed, this becomes a legally binding contract.

How to Create a Purchase Order

The purchase order process includes writing it up through to delivery. The PO process breaks down into the following steps.

1. Creation

Once a purchase requisition has been made, the purchase order is generated, usually by the procurement team or an administrator to the project.

2. Approval

If everyone involved is in agreement with the items, quantity, price and delivery requirements, the document is approved by the signature of the vendor agreeing to the terms.

3. Dispatch

The purchase order is sent to the vendor through whatever channel has been accepted. This can be done in person, by paper, sent by fax or email, etc.

4. Delivery

The vendor delivers the goods outlined in the purchase order. Those goods are examined and approved when the quality is acceptable, such as no defects or missing items. This is usually done by an administrator or procurement manager on the job site.

If everything is fine with the order, an approval invoice is sent to financing for payment processing. Once paid, the purchase order is closed.

Types of Purchase Orders

There are different types of purchase orders, which are used depending on how specific you want to be about your purchase payment terms, delivery schedule and quantities.

Standard Purchase Orders (SPO)

This is the most commonly used type of purchase order. It’s used whenever the buyer knows all the details about the purchase, such as the exact quantity, the delivery date and any additional information requested by the vendor.

Planned Purchase Orders (PPO)

A planned purchase order is just like a standard purchase order, but the delivery dates are tentative, and the quantity is based on an estimate of the future material requirements of the business. This purchase order is used whenever the buyer wants to buy large quantities over a time period, rather than a one-time purchase.

Blanket Purchase Orders (BPO)

Blanket purchase orders are typically used whenever there are recurring purchases that occur at uncertain time intervals. Blanket purchase orders have the same information as PPOs but the quantity and delivery dates remain uncertain.

Contract Purchase Orders (CPO)

Used whenever a supplier agrees on payment terms and conditions for future purchases from a buyer. This purchase order only specifies general guidelines.

Who Creates a Purchase Order?

Larger companies may have a purchasing department dedicated to overseeing purchase orders. Smaller companies may rely on operations managers, financial managers, office managers or even business owners to create the purchase order.

Specific teams may appoint designated individuals to create purchase orders. For example, software companies may appoint office managers to create purchase orders while a finance company may appoint financial managers to create purchase orders. How a company sets up its purchasing process will dictate who creates purchase orders.

Who Approves Purchase Orders?

Who approves purchase orders depends on the process in place within a given company. Larger companies may have fleshed-out purchasing processes consisting of approvals stemming from specific locations and departments. As an example, a software company may look to both directors and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) to approve purchase orders.

Smaller companies may turn to either the CFO or CEO for purchase order approval which has the potential to slow down the process in some cases.

How ProjectManager Helps With the Purchase Order Process

ProjectManager is an award-winning project management tool that organizes work for greater efficiency. Using our software to streamline your purchase order process allows you to generate, track and close your purchase orders easier so you don’t have to get pulled away from managing the project.

One of our project views is the kanban board, which visualizes workflow. The board is a series of columns with cards stacked underneath that can be dragged and dropped from one column to the next as they move through the purchase order process.

Once you have a procurement need, you can use the customizable columns to outline your five-step purchase order process. Create a card to represent the purchase order. Attach the actual purchase order to the card and move it across the board as it is approved, delivered and closed.

Your procurement can be tracked at a glance to make sure it’s delivered on time by creating a due date on the card. Add tags to designate it to a department or project and make it easy to find in a search. You can even assign the card to your procurement manager and comment to keep the lines of communication open.

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Managing Purchase Orders

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

• Explain the single process steps of purchase orders

Current Process Step

The next business process step to be covered is Operational Procurement.

Select the business process steps, to see the selected scope items:

Purchase Order Overview

Having managed individual requirements with – purchase requisitions – and established a long-term relation with our supplier by using a quantity contract, we now focus on the creation of purchase orders.

Start with the Interaction below, to learn more about the creation and structure of purchase orders.

How to Create a Purchase Order from a Purchase Requisition

Create a purchase order from a purchase requisition with the Assignment List app.

Automatic Creation of Purchase Orders

It is also possible to automate the creation of purchase orders.

For example, if we don’t need any approval when ordering our production materials and we already know our preferred supplier.

Imagine that we order our production materials and don't need any approval and we know our preferred supplier already. In that case we should generate the POs automatically.

A purchase requisition item with an assigned source contains all the information (for example, supplier and price) required for the system to convert it into a purchase order.

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Purchase Order Process Steps and Procedures Simply Explained

A purchase order is an official document, that validates a purchase transaction. This article covers the PO process in detail.

Updated: Aug 22, 2023

A purchase order (PO) is an official document, created by the buyer, which authorizes a purchase transaction for goods or services from a supplier.

POs play an important role in controlling business purchases. A professional PO process builds robust supplier relationships and provides an audit trail of all transactions.

It is generally assisted by some level of automation that helps speed up the process, improves communication, and minimizes financial risk.

In this blog, we'll break down the basic PO process in detail:

1. Creating the Purchase Requisition (PR) 2. Issuing the PO 3. The supplier approves the PO 4. Purchaser records and files the PO, awaiting delivery 5. Approval and payment

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Why do companies use purchase orders?

Let's face it. Businesses of all sizes can benefit from more financial control.

Purchase orders are one way to keep control of costs. Here are 5 key benefits of purchase orders to business:

• They define the exact needs and clear expectations of the supplier
• They formalize the purchase process and allow us to track progress
• They help with budgeting and cash flow
• They are legally binding when accepted by the supplier
• They are a key part of auditing the transactions

The PO process in detail

The PO process is a part of a broader procurement process that includes confirming and specifying the actual need for goods or services before embarking on the purchase. It also includes processing payments and auditing results.

Here's more explanation of the 5 step process:

1. Creating the Purchase Requisition (PR)

A requisitioner creates a document to obtain permission for the purchase to go ahead. It could be amended or added to before approval is received, or even canceled.

2. Issuing the PO

Once the PR has been approved, the PO can be created after prices, delivery, terms, and conditions have been agreed. For large purchases, organizations usually issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to their preferred suppliers.

Before the order can be issued, some level of financial authority is required to sign off the purchase. The PO is usually then issued electronically to the chosen supplier.

POs generally include the name of the company purchasing the goods or services, the date, PO number, the description and quantity of the goods or services required, price and payment information.

3. The supplier approves the PO

If any details are incorrect or unacceptable, the supplier may request amendments. The supplier then approves the amended PO if necessary, usually via email or using an e-procurement platform.

4. Purchaser records and files the PO, awaiting delivery

After the product has been delivered or the service has been performed, the organization will review the purchase to see if it meets acceptable standards. Goods are signed in on a Goods Received Note. Services are usually similarly signed off when the services have been supplied satisfactorily.

5. Approval and payment

On receipt of the invoice, it is matched to the PO. Provided all is correct, the invoice is paid as per the agreed payment terms.

Best practices in the PO process

There are some best practices in day-to-day or transactional purchasing  (there are more formal processes used in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation - not covered here).

• Ensure that all employees involved in the purchasing process understand the policy, procedures, and approval methods that need to be adhered to.
• Establish an up-to-date panel of preferred suppliers that can provide quality products at acceptable prices and deliver reliable services. This provides the opportunity to compare prices and terms of supply with the minimum delay.
• Regular key suppliers of the same product or service can be engaged under a Master Agreement that defines pricing, escalations, and terms and conditions. Ensure that all product information is current and that complete catalogs are kept. This reduces interactions and eliminates excess paperwork.
• Maintain good relationships with current reliable suppliers so that problems can be solved quickly. Adversarial relationships are counter-productive and create unnecessary stress and cost.
• Where possible, purchasing information should be centralized and made accessible to all users. Use the best technology you can afford to streamline the PO process.

Some problems to watch out for with POs

• Inflexible Suppliers . Suppliers don’t always offer discounts or offer to pay delivery costs unless they are asked. Most terms and conditions are negotiable.
• Errors on orders . Errors can be managed if addressed quickly with a supplier. Wrong quantities or sizes or delivery dates can be adjusted and the PO amended accordingly before any activities occur.
• POs issued, either in writing or verbally, without the requisite financial authority . This happens often and can have consequences for the issuer and for the budget.

Many purchasing problems can be attributed to human error. Issues can usually be resolved fairly easily if your relationship with a supplier is based on clear communication and mutual understanding.

Photo credit: Robert McGoldrick - Flickr .

Elaine Porteous

Elaine is a freelance Procurement and Supply Chain writer, accredited by CIPS and APMP, with over 20 years of industry experience.

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• Parties: Sets forth the name and address of both the assignor and assignee;
• Order Information: Sets out the date, number and the name of the supplier under the purchase order;
• Assignment: Sets forth that all rights and interest of the assignor under the purchase order are now assigned to assignee and that all terms of the purchase order remain in effect;
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The Purchase Order Process Explained: A Comprehensive Guide

Purchase orders are among those parts of the business that can sometimes get buried under other tasks. Perfecting the purchase order process can take time and thus is often not prioritized. However, having an efficient purchase order process goes a long way in maintaining AP efficiency. The time taken to rework a purchase order can significantly slow down other production activities, leading to delays.

In this article, we cover what a purchase order process is and the various steps involved in executing a purchase order.

What is a Purchase Order Process?

Before looking at the purchase orders process let us understand what exactly a purchase order is. A purchase order is a document that officially confirms the purchase of goods and services between a buyer and seller. It is created by the buyer to authorize a transaction that may not have been confirmed in writing before. As it is an official document, it is legally binding on both parties.

A purchase goes through several stages between when it is created and it is accepted by the vendor. These stages form a purchase order process.

Purchase Order Process Flow

The purchase order process involves several crucial steps to ensure compliance and efficient processing. Here are the key stages:

• Create a Purchase Order : Initiate the purchase order based on organizational needs.
• Request for Quotation ( RFQ ) : Send out multiple RFQs to potential vendors.
• Vendor Selection : Analyze quotes and select a suitable vendor.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions, then issue the purchase order.
• Goods/Services Receipt: Receive the ordered goods or services.
• 3-Way Matching: Validate the invoice against the purchase order and receipt.
• Invoice Authorization and Payment: Approve the invoice and process payment to the vendor.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records for audit and reference.
• Purchase Order Closure: Close the purchase order after successful completion of the transaction.

What Information Needs to be Included in a Purchase Order?

A purchase order is important since it gives a clear set of guidelines and instructions to the vendor. It also provides the buyer with legal proof of the exact details that have been agreed upon. This helps avoid miscommunication.

A purchase order includes every bit of information about the transaction such as:

• Specifications and quantity of the items required
• Contact information
• The price at which goods or services are to be purchased
• Delivery timelines and details
• Payment terms and conditions
• A purchase order number for tracking

Why Do Companies Use Purchase Orders

As mentioned earlier, the purchase orders process might be a bit lengthy but it benefits both the seller and buyers in the long run. Here are some of the reasons businesses use purchase orders:

• For vendors, it helps to have a clear understanding of the requirements so that the order can be fulfilled without any scope for miscommunication
• For buyers, it provides official confirmation of all the goods and services so that they can be cross-verified alongside the actual delivery to know if it has been fulfilled as expected.
• Buyers can also use the document in case they need to take legal recourse as the official document can be held up in court as opposed to verbal or unofficial agreements.
• Businesses also benefit by having a clear record of all the purchases so that budgeting and inventory management becomes easier and faster.

The 6 Steps for Creating a Purchase Order

Requisition.

Before any purchase is made, an internal requisition needs to be created and approved before the purchase order can even be created. Once a go-ahead is received at this stage from the relevant teams, then the process of generating a purchase order can begin.

After the requisition is approved the buyer initiates communication with vendors and agrees upon the specifications of the required goods and services, price, and other terms of delivery. A purchase order is then created that mentions all the agreed-upon details.

Confirmation / Approval

As the purchase order process gets under way, the vendor reviews the order to ensure all the details are as discussed. If everything is in place the vendor accepts the order. They may also reject the order if there is any discrepancy, or flag any concerns.

Recording / Filing

Since one of the purposes of following the purchase orders process is to streamline purchases, it is always a good practice for buyers to record or file the purchase order for future references.

Dispatch and Delivery

As the next step of the purchase ordering process, the vendor dispatches the goods or service providers from their end and the buyer verifies whether the quality and specifications are as discussed. This quality check helps to identify any shortcomings so that the vendor can be notified immediately.

This is the final step in the purchase ordering process. Once the buyer is satisfied with the order, the purchase order is sent for closure. The vendor raises an invoice (Creating an invoice from a purchase order is known as a PO flip ) that is approved by the buyer’s finance team. After the payment is processed, the order is closed, bringing an end to the purchase order process.

Manual vs Automated Solutions in the Purchase Orders Process

A manual purchase ordering process involves the use of legacy systems/tools such as emails, physical documents, and spreadsheets. It is typically a long process and requires constant human input. Some if the cons of manual purchase orders process are:

• Slower output since all the data needs to be entered and validated manually.
• The possibility of human error, when different systems are involved in a single purchase order.
• Manual data entry effort requires a constant need for manpower at every step.
• Verifying information takes longer with manual records.

Workflow automation can optimize all if not some of the steps involved in the purchase orders process. A few benefits of an automated purchase order process are as follows:

• Manual input can be avoided at each step. For example, as the inventory reaches below a certain level, procurement requests can automatically be generated by a system and sent to a list of vendors after adequate approval.
• Fewer manual inputs mean fewer chances of manual errors in the purchase order.
• Cloud-based servers make purchase order processes easy to monitor so that approvals can be given from anywhere without having to be in an office.
• The entire process becomes faster and more efficient.
• Besides making things faster, automation helps protect against cheating and fraud during purchase order processes as the system cross-references invoices and requests against original purchase orders.

Accounting automation helps to streamline purchase order processes so that all the information is always available and easy to access without the need for manually going through multiple books of record. Ultimately, this ease of transferring and verifying data leads to better trust and relationship-building between buyers and vendors.

As we can see, the entire purchase orders process can be broken down into many smaller steps that lead up to each other. A purchase order process flow tracks the entire lifecycle of this process from requisition to delivery. If the purchase order flow is discussed and consolidated before POs are sent out, the process becomes much faster.

Here are the typical steps involved in a purchase order process flow:

• Purchase order creation is the first step of purchase order purchases after requisition
• Inviting quotations from multiple vendors
• Selection of the most appropriate vendor
• Initiating communication and sending the finalized purchase order
• Dispatch and receipt of items
• Quality check
• Raising of an invoice and payment processing
• Recording or filing away the order for future references
• Closure of the purchase order to wind up the purchase orders process

Purchase orders make the purchasing process simpler and easier to track for both buyers and vendors. The purchase order procedure involves multiple steps that need to be followed in order to ensure a smooth delivery. Any mismatch in data between the requisition raising to the delivery stage can delay the purchase order procedure to a large extent. In case of discrepancies, records have to be manually checked for every step of the purchase order procedure.

Automation service providers such as Nanonets help classify documents , capture data from existing documents, manage document workflows , manage documents and reduce turnaround times for typical purchase order processes. The risk of errors, information mismatches, and miscommunication is greatly reduced as manual input is reduced to a minimum throughout the purchase order procedure.

While purchase order processes may seem long, they are vital for a business’ supply chain management. Automation of purchase order processes can make purchasing inventory efficient and quick.

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Assignment of Purchase Agreement

An assignment of purchase agreement and sale is when a buyer of a new home sells a third party the right to assume the purchase contract. 3 min read updated on February 01, 2023

An assignment of purchase agreement and sale is when a buyer of a new home sells a third party the right to assume the purchase contract. In this situation, the buyer is the assignor, and the third party is the assignee. Under the agreement, the assignee pays a higher price. This agreement must take place in the time between when the assignor agrees to buy the home, but before the contract closes with the builder.

With this period, the assignor never takes the title of the property. Instead, the title is put in the name of the assignee. This is informally known as "flipping a home." The flipping of a home occurs when:

• The original buyer enters into a purchase contract and assigns the contract to the third party before closing ends.
• The original buyer makes a profit from the sale.

If the sale does not close, the seller will lose time, money, and resources.

Advantages and Disadvantages of an Assignment of Contract

There are several advantages of an assignment of contract. With an assignment of contract, you are not actually flipping a home. Instead, you are flipping the contract, which means you don't have to have the financial backing to purchase the property. Not only do you not close on the property, but you will also not have to pay any closing costs or take on any additional expenses.

For wholesale flippers, using the assignment of contract is a way to save thousands of dollars each month. For example, if the closing costs per property are $1,000, and you "flip" 10 properties, that is a $10,000 savings.

Wholesalers only need to put down the purchase contract deposit amount that will be held in escrow with the title company or with an attorney. The lower the deposit, the lower the risk that will be assessed. Deposits may be as low as $10 or $100 and will be easier to lose if there are any delays or issues.

An assignment of purchase agreement allows the assignee to buy into new and desirable neighborhoods that are no longer available through the builder.

The main disadvantage of an assignment of contract is the risk of not finding a buyer. If a third-party buyer is not found, and you are under contract, you are responsible for completing the contract. Additional responsibilities include the responsibility of:

• Existing liens.
• Property taxes.

In addition, if the financing of the assignee cannot be obtained before the closing, this may cause the assignor to be responsible for the closing costs and the purchase of the property. The assignor may also not be able to get his or her deposits returned.

Obtaining the Builder's Consent

For an assignment of a purchase agreement to be valid, the builder and assignor must first have a valid legal contract in place that shows the assignor is obligated to purchase a home or condominium unit from the builder.

The buyer may limit how the property can be sold, including that the property cannot be listed on the MLS (multiple listings service). If it is, it is seen as a competing with the builder. If the assignor puts the property on the MLS, it will be a breach of contract, and the builder will be entitled to damages or rescission of the contract. The buyer will also be able to retain any deposits that have been paid and any other money paid for upgrades and extras.

The assignor must also clearly state the property is an assignment of an agreement of purchase with the builder and not a direct sale from the assignor.

Preparing an Assignment of Purchase Agreement

When preparing the agreement documentation, there are questions that should be asked to determine responsibility. Some of the questions to be asked are:

• Who will be preparing the documents?
• Who will pay the cost to prepare the documents?
• Will the assignment agreement and written consent of the builder be prepared by the builder's attorney? And will they cover the costs?
• Can terms agreed to by the assignor and builder be negotiated by the assignee? If so, who will cover the costs, and how will they be resolved?

A detail that should also be negotiated is the responsibility of paying the commission of the assignment agreement.

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What is an assignment of purchase and sale agreement.

An assignment of purchase and sale agreement is a real estate transaction contract that defines the parties and terms of a real estate purchase. This agreement allows the original purchaser of a property to transfer or assign their rights in the deal to a third party. This agreement is often used in flipping houses.

Assignment of purchase and sale agreements allows the purchaser to take their rights and obligations under a purchase agreement and reassign them to a third party who will take on those responsibilities. Some contracts may have clauses that prohibit assignment or allow it under specific circumstances usually laid out in the agreement.

Common Sections in Assignment Of Purchase And Sale Agreements

Below is a list of common sections included in Assignment Of Purchase And Sale Agreements. These sections are linked to the below sample agreement for you to explore.

Assignment Of Purchase And Sale Agreement Sample

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SAP Purchase Order Tables: Main PO tables in SAP MM – SAP PO Tables

In this post, you will find the main SAP Purchase Order Tables for header, item, and historical.

As well as, all relevant SAP tables related to Purchasing process.

First, we will explain the main Purchase Order SAP Tables, then we will list the main SAP Table for Purchase Document in SAP MM (Material Management).

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SAP Purchase Order Tables

The main SAP Purchase Order Tables or SAP PO Tables as commonly called are:

Check also this post for more detail about SAP Purchase Order Overview

EKKO Table in SAP

EKKO Table in SAP is the Purchasing Document Header.

The most important SAP Purchase Order Tables is EKKO. Each Purchase order is identified by EBELN (PO Number)

The main EKKO fields are:

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SAP PO EKPO Table in SAP

The lines of SAP PO (Purchase Order) can be found in EKPO table.

The main fields at EKPO are:

EKBE Table is SAP

The Historical data for a SAP Purchase Order Tables is set on EKBE . The details are saved by items.

The main fields for EKBE are:

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SAP Purchase Order Reference Tables

Purchasing document category bstyp.

The purchasing document category allows differentiation between the various kinds of purchasing documents (e.g. purchase order, scheduling agreement, contract).

The purchasing document category determines the applicable number range, for example, and the fields that are offered to you for maintenance.

The relevant document category is suggested by the system when you create a purchasing document.

Purchasing document categories can be further subdivided into Purchasing Document Types.

List of Purchasing Document Category Value

The Document Category (EKKO-BSTYP) values are set on Value Range for Domain EBSTYP.

The different Values of SAP Purchasing Document Category are:

Purchasing Document Type BSART

The Document Type EKKO-BSART  differentiates between the different kinds of requisition and purchases order in the SAP system.

The order type controls the number assignment for a purchase order, for example, and determines which fields you must maintain.

The reference table for Document Type is T161

The Document Type are a subdivision of Document Category. The keys for T161 are BSTYP and BSART .

Vendor Account Number

The vendor Master Data table in SAP is LFA1 for general information.

Full list of SAP MM Purchasing Tables

Sap tables for po (purchase order tables in sap).

The first list contains only PO Data Tables. The next part will list the customizing tables for purchase orders in SAP MM Purchasing.

SAP Purchase Order Tables are:

SAP Table for Purchase order history

The Purchase Order History can be found in the standard Table EKBE .

The Key fields for PO History Table are :

There is also SAP Tables for Purchase Order Further History such as:

• EKBEH, Removed PO History Records
• EKBZ, History per Purchasing Document: Delivery Costs
• EKBZH, History per Purchasing Document: Delivery Costs

SAP Customizing Tables for PO

The main customizing for PO or Purchase Order can be found in the following Table.

SAP PO Customizing Table Part 1

(Note that some following SAP tables contain SAP PO related Master)

Read also List of Important SAP Material Types in SAP MM

T161* PO Customizing Table Part 2

The next list of Purchase Document SAP Customizing Tables starting with T161* are:

T162* PO Customizing Table Part 3

Here the list of SAP Purchase Order Customizing Tables starting with T162*

T163* PO Customizing Table Part 4

Here the list of SAP Purchase Order Customizing Tables starting with T163*

T165/T166* PO Customizing Table Part 5

Here the list of SAP Purchase Order Customizing Tables starting with T165/T166*

Sap Purchase Order Tables: T16F* PO Customizing Table Part 6

Here the list of SAP Purchase Order Customizing Tables starting with T16F*

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