Back to Back Order

vivianlai

Hi there

I need some advice on how to utilise the back to back order feature in NAV. I understand that it can be done via "Special Order".

I've created a Sales Order, for Purchasing Code, selected one with "Special Order" checked. When I tried to click on the button, Order - Special Order - Purchase Order. The message saying "You must specify Special Order Purchase No in Sales Line document Type = "order", Document No....."

Question : I have yet to issue any Purchase Order, how do i know what is the PO no ? Can anyone explain to me how the Special Order works ?

Thanks

Alex_Chow

To create the special order PO, do the following:
1. Create the PO
2. On the shipping tab, fill in the Sell-to customer no.
3. Click on Order --> Special Order --> Get Sales Order

vivianlai

Alex Chow wrote:

To create the special order PO, do the following:
1. Create the PO
2. On the shipping tab, fill in the Sell-to customer no.
3. Click on Order --> Special Order --> Get Sales Order

If there are many items in sales order and need to order from various supplier... how do i make sure that all items in the sales order have been ordered ( issue PO).

Alex_Chow

Go to the Requisition Worksheet in the Purchases --> Planning. In there, you'll be able to calculate all the outstanding special orders that doesn't have a PO associated.

vivianlai

Alex Chow wrote:

Go to the Requisition Worksheet in the Purchases --> Planning. In there, you'll be able to calculate all the outstanding special orders that doesn't have a PO associated.

I dont seem to be able to get it. I created one sales order, selected purchasing code with special order checked. Goto Purchases - planning - Requisition worksheet, select calculate plan... cant see that sales order.

AdamRoue

Select Functions - Special Order, Get Sales Order.

Alex_Chow

Search in the Navision Help. There's a detailed step by step instruction on how to create special orders.

vivianlai

Thanks for tips, I managed to get it work. By the way, i dont think "Navision Help" can help. I tried using it many times but i ended up getting myself lost.

Alex_Chow

vivianlai wrote:

Thanks for tips, I managed to get it work. By the way, i dont think "Navision Help" can help. I tried using it many times but i ended up getting myself lost.

Can you submit your feedback in the help? I know Microsoft has spent a lot of time and energy on making the help more helpful.