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To record a prepayment to a vendor for an inventory-related Purchase Order (PO) in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (or a comparable ERP system) without linking to a Sales Order (SO), use the following procedure:
- Initiate a Purchase Order (PO)
- Access: Procurement and Sourcing > Purchase Orders > All Purchase Orders.
- Select: New to create a new purchase order.
- Choose Vendor: Pick the vendor for whom the prepayment will be issued.
- Input PO Information: Provide necessary details for inventory items, including item number, quantity, unit price, and delivery schedule.
- Configure Prepayment Terms
- Navigate to: The Prepayments section within the Purchase Order form.
- Click: Add to set up prepayment terms.
- Specify Prepayment Type: Choose between a Percentage or Fixed Amount for the prepayment.
- Enter Prepayment Details: Define the prepayment amount or percentage as applicable to the total purchase order value.
- Initiate a Purchase Order (PO)
- Access: Procurement and Sourcing > Purchase Orders > All Purchase Orders.
- Select: New to create a new purchase order.
- Choose Vendor: Pick the vendor for whom the prepayment will be issued.
- Input PO Information: Provide necessary details for inventory items, including item number, quantity, unit price, and delivery schedule.
- Configure Prepayment Terms
- Navigate to: The Prepayments section within the Purchase Order form.
- Click: Add to set up prepayment terms.
- Specify Prepayment Type: Choose between a Percentage or Fixed Amount for the prepayment.
- Enter Prepayment Details: Define the prepayment amount or percentage as applicable to the total purchase order value.
- Generate and Record the Prepayment Invoice
- Go to: Procurement and Sourcing > Purchase Orders > All Purchase Orders.
- Locate: The relevant purchase order.
- Open: The PO and move to the Invoice tab.
- Select: Invoice > Invoice > Prepayment Invoice.
- Fill Out: The prepayment invoice details and ensure accuracy.
- Post: Confirm and post the invoice to update the system with the prepayment entry.
- Confirm and Reconcile the Prepayment
- Navigate to: Accounts Payable > Vendor Payments > Payment Journal.
- Verify: Ensure the prepayment has been accurately recorded in the vendor’s account.
- Reconcile: Check that the prepayment amount is properly reflected and reconciled in the accounts payable ledger.
Note: By following these steps, you can accurately record and manage a prepayment to a vendor for an inventory-related purchase order, ensuring that it is handled correctly without involving a sales order.
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