Purchasing & Receiving

10 | Using a Template for P.O. Creation

This article covers how to Create and Post a new Purchase Order using a P.O. Template after one has been created and saved. Using a P.O. Template To use the Copy an Existing option, the Supplier must have the Prompt for Existing P.O.

This article covers how to Create and Post a new Purchase Order using a P.O. Template after one has been created and saved.

Using a P.O. Template

  • To use the Copy an Existing option, the Supplier must have the Prompt for Existing P.O. & Receipt flag enabled

    • This will allow for creating a Purchase Order based on past, existing Purchase Orders

    • Use this method if the same exact quantities are ordered frequently or to use a PO Template


  1. Run BackOffice and Log In

  2. From the Stock Control menu, select Purchasing and Receiving

  3. Choose the corresponding Venue from the drop-down selection 

  4. Click on the New Purchase Order button

  5. A Supplier List will appear; select the desired Supplier


  • After selecting a Supplier,  the below screen will be displayed

    • Select the "Copy an Existing" option
    • A window will open which will display existing Purchase Orders and Receipts to copy
    • To select a Template instead, enable the "Show Templates" flag
    • Select the desired P.O. Template to generate a new Purchase Order which will be an exact match of Products and Quantities on the Template


    • To adjust quantities to be ordered, double-click on a Product and edit the Ordered Details
    • To add additional Product, select the Add New Item button
    • Make any other desired changes such as Delivery Date, Stock Apply Date, etc.
    • When satisfied with the P.O., select Post Purchase Order