Purchase Requisition
Purchase Requisition records internal requests for items before they become Purchase Orders.
Menu Route
Purchasing Pre-Transaction
/form/purchaserequisition
Main Flow
- User creates requisition for needed products.
- Approver reviews request and changes status when approval is used.
- Approved requisition can be converted into Purchase Order.
- Processed requisition keeps traceability between request and PO.
When to Use This Form
- When departments request products before purchasing orders them.
- When company needs approval before supplier order.
- When purchasing wants a clear trail from request to PO.
- When requested quantity, department, and purpose need to be tracked.
Prerequisites Before Entry
- Products, units, division, department, and requester data are prepared.
- Approval roles are understood when requisition approval is used.
- The requested date and needed date are known.
- Users know whether requisition will be converted fully or partially into PO.
Quick Entry Workflow
- Open Purchasing / Purchase Requisition.
- Fill header information such as division, department, date, requester, and notes.
- Add product lines with unit, requested quantity, department, and memo.
- Save as draft or submit according to company workflow.
- After approval, create Purchase Order from the requisition when purchasing is ready.
Purchase Requisition Detail
- Detail lines define what products are requested.
- Requested quantity becomes the basis for Purchase Order creation.
- Department helps purchasing understand where the item is needed.
- Memo should explain special needs or urgency.
Create Purchase Order from Requisition
- Only approved or allowed requisitions should be converted.
- The PO uses remaining quantity that has not been processed.
- Users should check supplier and price again in Purchase Order.
- Partial processing is possible when only part of requested quantity is ordered.
Header Fields
| Field | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Division and Department | Unit requesting the products. |
| Requester | User or employee who requests the items. |
| Date and Needed Date | Request date and expected need date. |
| Status | Draft, pending, approved, processed, or canceled depending on workflow. |
| Memo | Reason or business need for the request. |
Purchase Requisition Detail
| Column | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Product | Requested product. |
| Unit | Requested unit. |
| Quantity | Quantity requested by the department. |
| Department | Department that needs the item. |
| Memo | Detail note such as urgency or specification. |
Checklist Before Saving
- Requested products are active and correct.
- Quantity and unit match the actual need.
- Department and requester are correct.
- Memo explains why the item is needed.
- Approval status follows company policy.
Validation and Save Impact
- Requisition stores request history and status.
- It does not post inventory or payable.
- Purchase Order can read requisition details for purchasing follow-up.
- Reports can compare requested, ordered, and remaining quantities.
Common Issues
- Cannot create PO: check requisition status and remaining quantity.
- Product is missing: check product active status and access rights.
- Quantity is wrong: check unit and remaining quantity.
- Approval not visible: check user role and approval settings.