ANS-0286 · PURCHASE & VENDOR MANAGEMENT
How to Identify a Drop Ship Purchase Order in NetSuite
Understand the key indicators on a NetSuite Purchase Order record to distinguish between drop ship and special order types.
Short answer
To determine if a NetSuite Purchase Order is a drop ship PO, examine the 'createdfrom' field and an internal indicator for drop ship type. If 'createdfrom' is populated and the PO is designated as drop ship, it originated from a drop ship sales order. If 'createdfrom' is populated but not designated as drop ship, it's a special order.
Scenario
NetSuite users often need to differentiate between Purchase Orders generated for drop shipments and those for special orders. This distinction is crucial for accurate inventory management, fulfillment processes, and reporting. Identifying the specific type of Purchase Order helps streamline operations and ensures proper handling of goods.
Solution
To identify whether a Purchase Order in NetSuite is a drop ship PO, examine specific fields on the Purchase Order record. The primary fields to consider are 'createdfrom' and an internal indicator that designates the Purchase Order as a drop ship type. This internal indicator may be accessible via XML or other internal mechanisms.
The determination is made based on the following conditions:
If the 'createdfrom' field is populated and the Purchase Order is designated as a drop ship type, it indicates that the Purchase Order was created from a drop ship sales order.
If the 'createdfrom' field is populated but the Purchase Order is not designated as a drop ship type, it signifies that the Purchase Order was created from a special order.
For further details on scripting related to Purchase Orders, refer to SuiteAnswers article 14574.
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