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