Ordering non-inventory items on a purchase order

Ordering items that are not kept as part of the inventory e.g. stationery, office supplies

Step-by-step guide

Non inventory items can be added to a purchase order so long as there is at least one Purchase Order Classification record exists and a ledger account is attached to it.  If there is no ledger account attached, a warning is displayed displayed when adding the item to the order.

1. Purchasing > Configuration > Classifications
2. Create the relevant records and attach appropriate ledger codes
3. Save
   
4. Purchasing > Order Entry  
5. Enable Use Custom Columns, make Purchasing Classification and the associated search window arrow visible.  Move the fields as required
   
   
6. New > Supplier Purchase Order and select supplier
7. Add inventory items if needed
8. Right mouse click the line number and select Insert Non-Inventory Item
   
9. Enter all the relevant details including prices. Change Purchasing Classification if needed 
   
10. Repeat as needed.  Save and commit the order
    
    

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