Item types affecting requisitions

The item type determines whether item information is displayed automatically or must be entered manually on the requisition. The item type determines the default setting of the Create Purchase Order check box.

Item Type Effect on a Requisition
Inventoried When an inventory item is added to a requisition, the item information is automatically displayed.

The Create Purchase Order check box is cleared. To order an inventory item directly from a vendor, this check box can be manually selected.

Non-stock When a non-stock item is added to a requisition, the item information is automatically displayed.

The Create Purchase Order check box is selected.

Special Item information must be specified manually.

The Create Purchase Order check box is selected.

Service Item information must be specified manually.

The Create Purchase Order check box is selected.