Revised:  10/30/2013

Purchase Order Settings

Go to Settings>>Purchase Order Settings.

The purchase order settings file controls some areas of the purchase order with regard to how they work and also stores information on last numbers used and formats.

Function Menu

At the top of the view are functions such as save and close.  For more information on functions, click here.

Numbering Control

Year

Enter the current year in this field.  Purchase Orders numbers will be prefixed with the year.

Last PO #

Enter a number to serve as the last purchase order number used in this field.  The system will automatically assign purchase order number based on the last number used.  The number may be reset on a yearly basis, if desired.

Prefix PO Number With Class

Place a check mark in this field to have the system prefix every purchase order number with a class code.  Class codes are setup in the Class Code Master and entered on the main screen of the purchase order entry.

Defaults

Default Type

Select one of the following from the drop down list.

Default Class

Classes are set up and maintained in the class master.  When the classes have been set up, enter or select the default class for this field.  

Pay Group

Pay Groups are set up and maintained in the Pay Group Master.  When the pay groups have been set up, enter the default pay group in this field.  

Deliver-To

Deliver-To-Locations are set up and maintained in the Deliver-To-Location Master. When locations have been set up, enter the default location in this field.  

G/L Account

Enter or select the default general ledger number for purchase orders.

Blank Item

Enter a character to allow blank item numbers.  

For example:

*

Options

Interface

Select the appropriate interface option from the list as follows:

Check with your Horizon Implementation Person to determine the best option for your company.

Default Markup

Enter an amount for the default markup.

Unassigned Vendor

Enter the vendor number to default to when there is none assigned.

GL Mode

Select one of the following options:

Place check marks in one or more of the following settings:

Deletions

Place a check mark in the Allow Deletion of Initial Purchase Orders field, if this should be allowed.

Place a check mark in the Allow Deletions of Posted Purchase Orders field, if this will be allowed.

PO Format/Customizations

Formatting

PO Format

This field controls which purchase order form is printed.  Purchase orders will not print out without a format assigned.  If you do not know which format fits your needs, please call your Horizon implementation person or the Horizon Help Desk to assist you.

Receiving Format

This field controls which receiving form is printed.  The receiving forms will not print out without a format assigned.  If you do not know which format fits your needs, please call your Horizon implementation person or the Horizon Help Desk to assist you.

Alternate Email Format

This field controls how emails will look and function within the Materials Management Program.  If there is no format assigned here, please call the Horizon Help Desk to assist you.

Purchase Order Header Information

Line 1 through 5

Enter or edit company information as it should appear on Purchase Orders on these lines.  Lines that are not needed may be left blank.

For Example:

Line 1 = Company Name

Line 2 = Address line 1 or additional company name information if needed.

Line 3 = Address line 1 or 2

Line 4 = City, state and zip code

Line 5 = Phone number and fax number or leave blank

Customizations

Department Long

Entering a name in this field will change the name of the Department field in Purchase Order Entry and Purchase Order Department Master to the  name entered here.  If this field is left blank, the default name of Department will be used in the program.

For Example:

If Community is entered here, the name of the Department field in Purchase Order Entry will be Community instead of Department.  And the name shown on the view of the Purchase Order Department Master will be Purchase Order Customer Master.

Department Short

Enter a abbreviation for the name entered in the Department Long field.  This name will be used where an abbreviation for Department is used in the program.  If this field is left blank, the default abbreviation will be used in the program.

Email

Email Setup

Email Mode

Select one of the following email options:

Smtp Server

Enter your email server information.

For Example:

mail.horizon-is.com

Dflt From

Enter a default from email address.

For Example:

[email protected]

Message Defaults

Email Subject

Enter a default subject for the email.

Email Message

Enter a default message for the email.

PO Printing Approval

Depending upon your settings, this area may not be available for viewing or editing.

Purchase Order Printing Approval

PO Printing

Select one of the following printing options:

First Approval by

Enter the name of the person who is to approve the purchase orders.  This field may be left blank if printing approval is not required.

Title

Enter the title of the person who is the first approver.  This field may be left blank if printing approval is not required.

Second Approval by

Enter the name of the person who is second to approve purchase orders.  This field may be left blank if printing approval is not required.

Title

Enter the title of the person who is the second approver.  This field may be left blank if printing approval is not required.

Approval Mode

Select one of the following options:

Approval Tolerance

Reapproval Required for Qty Change

Check this field if the purchase order has to be re approved because the quantity on the purchase order was changed.  This field may be left blank if printing approval is not required.

Reapproval Required for Price Change

Check this field if the purchase order has to be re approved because the price was changed on the purchase order.  This field may be left blank if printing approval is not required.

Reapproval Required for Line Added

Check this field if the purchase order has to be re approved because a line was added to the purchase order.  This field may be left blank if printing approval is not required.

Payment Approval

Payment Approval Setup

Approval for Payment Required

Place a checkmark in this field if approval is required before a payment is made; leave blank if approval is not required..

AP Approval Mode

Select one of the following approval options:

First Approval by

Enter the name of the first person who is to approve payments.  This field may be left blank if approval is not required.

Title

Enter the title of the first person who is to approve payments.  This field may be left blank if approval is not required.

Second Approval by

Enter the name of the second person who is to approve payments.  This field may be left blank if approval is not required.

Title

Enter the title of the second person who is to approve payments.  This field may be left blank if approval is not required.