Version: eXtendOrders all versions
Audience: Administrator, User

Overview

This article explains how to configure NetSuite to display the sales order item description on associated dropship or special order purchase orders when using eXtendOrders.

Prerequisites

Access to NetSuite item records and purchase order configurations.

Configuration

To ensure that item descriptions from sales orders are copied to related purchase orders, follow these steps:

Enable "Copy from Sales Order" Option

  • Navigate to the item record in NetSuite.
  • Locate the "COPY FROM SALES ORDER" checkbox.
  • Enable this checkbox to override the default purchase description.

eXtendOrders Considerations

When using eXtendOrders, it's important to show setup and other charge items' descriptions as specified on the sales order record. This ensures that all necessary decoration details are included for the purchase order vendor.

Additional Information

For more detailed information about this setting, please refer to the following SuiteAnswers article. Note that you must be signed into NetSuite to access this link:

  1. https://suiteanswers.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68255

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What happens if I don't enable the "COPY FROM SALES ORDER" checkbox?
A: By default, NetSuite will use the purchase description specified on the item record when generating purchase orders.

Q: Will this configuration affect all types of purchase orders?
A: This configuration specifically affects dropship purchase orders and special order purchase orders that are linked to sales orders.