About purchase order types
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Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
When you create a purchase order, you must indicate which type of an order it is. You can select one of the types that are described here:
Tip
You can set up a default purchase order type in the Procurement and sourcing parameters (form) in the Purchase type field.
Purchase order type |
Description |
|---|---|
Journal |
Use as a draft. This type does not affect stock quantities and does not generate item transactions. The purchase order journal lines are not included in master scheduling. |
Purchase order |
Use when the vendor confirms an order. |
Returned order |
Use when you return goods to the vendor. The returned item number, this is the RMA number, that the vendor gives you must be entered on the Other tab. |