Purchase Control

This topic describes the purchase differences between Infor LN FP6 and Infor LN 10 that are not already discussed in other Differences topics.

Approval rules mandatory

In Infor LN FP6, it is optional to validate purchase orders against approval rules before they can be approved.

In Infor LN 10, you can specify whether it is mandatory or optional to use approval rules in the purchase order approval process. Therefore, the Approval Rules Mandatory field is added to the Purchase Order Parameters (tdpur0100m400) session.

Dimensions extended

In Infor LN FP6, you can use a maximum of five dimension types.

In Infor LN 10, you can use a maximum of twelve dimension types.

As a result, Dimension 6, Dimension 7, Dimension 8, Dimension 9, Dimension 10, Dimension 11, and Dimension 12 are added to the following sessions:

  • Purchase Requisition Lines (tdpur2502m000)
  • Purchase Order Lines (tdpur4101m000)
  • Purchase Order Line History (tdpur4551m000)

For more information, refer to Using dimensions.

Order weight

In Infor LN 10, the new Order Weight field is introduced in the Purchase Order - Lines (tdpur4100m900) session. To calculate the total weight of the items ordered on the purchase order lines, click Calculate.

Supplier's ASN Number

To simplify the communication with suppliers about purchase orders and purchase schedules, in Infor LN 10, not only the internally used shipment ID is visible, but also the supplier's ASN number.

As a result, the Shipment and Suppliers ASN Number can now be viewed in the following sessions:

  • Purchase Order Lines (tdpur4101m000)
  • Purchase Receipts (tdpur4106m000)
  • Purchase Orders - Receipt Overview (tdpur4531m000)
  • Purchase Schedule - Lines (tdpur3111m000)
  • Purchase Schedule - Receipts (tdpur3115m200)
  • Purchase Schedules - Receipt Overview (tdpur3518m000)
Rejected inventory visible on receipts

In Infor LN 10, the Rejected Inventory command is added to the appropriate menu of the following sessions:

  • Purchase Receipts (tdpur4106m000)
  • Purchase Orders - Receipt Overview (tdpur4531m000)
  • Purchase Schedule - Receipts (tdpur3115m200)
  • Purchase Schedules - Receipt Overview (tdpur3518m000)

This command starts the Rejected Inventory (whwmd2570m000) session in which you can view the rejected inventory for the purchase order or schedule.