Purchase order lifecycle
- Create — a PO is created (directly or converted from a purchase request)
- Send to supplier — the PO is issued to the supplier
- Receive goods — items arrive and are logged in a goods receipt
- Close — the PO is closed once all items are received
Purchase order statuses
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Draft | Created but not yet sent |
| Sent | Issued to the supplier |
| Partially Received | Some items have been received |
| Received | All items have been received |
| Closed | PO is complete |
| Cancelled | PO was cancelled |
Required role: Admin or Manager to create and manage purchase orders.