This chapter contains these topics:
To understand the purpose for each type of special order
To enter special orders
To create purchase orders from special orders
A special order requires different handling than a regular purchase order. In many instances, a special order is a prerequisite to an actual purchase order. Examples of special orders include:
Requisitions - preliminary requests for items and services
Blanket Orders -large orders for which you want to receive periodic disbursements
Quote Orders -requests for supplier price quotes
Change Orders - orders for which the system tracks modifications to purchase orders
You enter most special orders in the same way that you enter purchase orders. The system distinguishes a special order by its order type. For example, when you work with a requisition, you usually enter an order type of OR (requisition orders). When you work with a blanket order, you usually enter an order type of OB (blanket orders), and so forth.
Based on the line types, activity rules, and status codes that you set up for special orders, each special order type follows a different process cycle in the Procurement system.
Special orders processing includes the following tasks:
Working with requisitions
Working with blanket orders
Working with quote orders
Working with change orders
See Also:
Section 58.1, "Setting Up Order Activity Rules" for information about setting up activity rules and status codes for special orders.