Discrete purchase orders

Discrete purchase orders (POs) are used to order parts. POs contain header information and line item details that formally state all the terms and conditions of the transaction, including quantity due, required date, price, and other associated costs.

Depending on the customer configuration, suppliers can place quantities on backorder if they cannot ship by the PO date. Customers can allow suppliers to accept or reject discrete POs at either the line item or header (all line items) level. Only line items with an Accepted status can be used to create shippers. As suppliers ship against discrete PO line items, the quantity in the line item is fulfilled. Depending on the customer configuration, POs that have been completely fulfilled can be moved to a status of Closed.