Purchase Reason
The list of reasons for buying: stock replenishment, project need, breakdown. Requisitions, quotations and orders pick one and add their own reference and detail.
What it is for
It makes the reason a picked value instead of free text, so lists can be run by reason.
Every field in plain words
| Field | What it means | What to put |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase Reason | The code | Required |
| Name | The name | Required |
| Block | Stops it being picked | |
| Predefine | Recorded. Does nothing today |
What it is connected to
- Purchase Requisition, Purchase Quotation, Purchase Order - pick it.
- Lists and reports - most purchase lists take Purchase Reason as a criterion.