Add line with negative quantity on purchase order

Add a negative line to an existing purchase order if you need to return an uninvoiced item to the vendor. This reverses inventory and price transactions.

Steps

1. Go to Accounts payable > Purchase orders > All purchase orders.

   Note

   Purchase orders can also be accessed via the Procurement and Sourcing module

2. In the list, click the desired record.

3. Click Add line.

4. In the Item number field, enter or select the same value as the item you want to return.

5. In the Quantity field, enter the negative value.

   Note

   The negative value must be the same value as the value that you purchased the item, but with a negative sign.

6. In the Unit price field, enter a negative value.

   Note

   The negative value must be the same value as the value that you purchased the item, but with a negative sign.

7. In the Net amount field, enter a number.

   Note

   The negative value must be the same value as the value that you purchased the item, but with a negative sign.

8. Close the page.