How to Create a Purchase Order Against a Purchase Indent

How to Create a Purchase Order Against a Purchase Indent

๐ŸŽฏ Objective:

To guide users on how to directly create and issue a Purchase Order (PO) from a Purchase Indent in ManufApp, including vendor selection, price entry, and final approval.


 Steps:

Step  1. Go to Purchase Indent List

  • Navigate to: Orders โ†’ Purchase Orders



Step 2. Approve the Indent (if pending)

  • Click the โœ… (tick) icon under the Actions column

  • The indent status will change to Issued



Step 3. Click on โ€œCreate POโ€


  • Use the PO icon next to the indent row



  • Or select multiple indents and click Create PO from the top toolbar



Step 4. Select Vendor and Enter Item Details

  • In the popup:

    • Choose the vendor for each item

    • Fill quantity, price, GST, and HSN Code

    • Set expected delivery date if needed



Step 5. Review and Confirm

  • Click Continue to preview the full PO

  • Check total value, vendor info, and item-wise details



Step 6. Finalize the PO

  • Click Create Purchase Order



  • Indent status will update to Fully Converted

Step 7. Approve the PO

  • The new PO will show status: For Approval

  • Click the PO number to open

  • Click Approve to issue the PO




Step 8. Final Status

  • Once approved, PO status changes to Issued



Conclusion:

ManufApp simplifies the process of raising Purchase Orders from indents โ€” from item selection to vendor allocation and approval. This improves speed, control, and accuracy across the procurement workflow.

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