Purchase Order Processing Help
Use the Categories command to set up your product category details. Each category record comprises a unique code of up to four characters and a corresponding description. Categories are assigned to products using the Category list box on the Product Files form. The category is used for analysis purposes and can be used as a selection criterion for commands on the Reports menu.
Example:
As a photographic equipment distributor, you want items classified into
various types including cameras, lenses, films, projectors, scanners,
accessories, and so on. You create a category record for each classification
and select it on the product record. When you print reports, you can select
by category.
Product items
are maintained in Purchase Order Processing only if you do not use the
Stock Control application. The Maintenance
menu is not displayed if Stock Control is used - in this situation stock
items are managed in that application. You also have the additional benefit
of being able to maintain and report on stock levels and have control
over multiple warehouses.
The P.Orders - Maintenance - Product File
form provides the means to record descriptions, prices and analysis information
that will enable you to raise purchase order documents efficiently. Product Profiles and Product
Categories can also be maintained in Purchase Order Processing and
linked to each product item.
The use of categories is optional. If you don't define a category, this function is ignored in processing. However, once you have created at least one category record, all products must have a category assigned.
Box |
Description |
|---|---|
Code |
A unique reference for the product category. You can use up to four characters. |
Description |
You can add a corresponding description of up to 20 characters. |