ANS-1930 · SALES ORDER PROCESSING
How Does the ‘Create PO’ Field Behave for Drop Ship and Special Orders in NetSuite?
The 'Create PO' field on NetSuite Sales Orders dynamically changes functionality based on approval status.
Short answer
The 'Create PO' field on a NetSuite Sales Order functions as a dropdown for selecting 'Drop Ship' or 'Special Order' while pending approval. Upon approval, this field transforms into a hyperlink, allowing users to proceed with the selected action. This dynamic behavior ensures proper processing of linked purchase orders.
Scenario
Users observing the 'Create PO' field on a NetSuite Sales Order may notice its behavior changes. Initially, it appears as a dropdown menu, but after the Sales Order is approved, it transforms into a hyperlink. Understanding this dynamic is crucial for correctly initiating drop ship or special order purchase orders.
Solution
The 'Create PO' field on a NetSuite Sales Order exhibits dynamic behavior based on the order's approval status.When a Sales Order is in a 'Pending Approval' state, the 'Create PO' field functions as a dropdown menu. From this dropdown, users can select either 'Drop Ship' or 'Special Order'. The selection made at this stage dictates the action the Sales Order will perform upon its approval.Once the Sales Order has been approved, the 'Create PO' field transitions from a dropdown menu to a hyperlink. This hyperlink then allows the user to proceed with creating the associated Drop Ship or Special Order Purchase Order, based on the selection made during the 'Pending Approval' phase.
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