How to Backorder a Part on Work Order

Modified on Tue, 20 Jun, 2023 at 10:59 AM

1. Open Invoicing from General page.

Screenshot of: Open Invoicing from General page.


2. Open existing work order.

Screenshot of: Open existing work order.


3. Click "Parts"

Screenshot of: Click "Parts"


4. Either enter part number manually or click the magnifying glass to open a search window.

Screenshot of: Either enter part number manually or click the magnifying glass to open a search window.


5. Search for the part; must include at least one digit of part number to generate search.

Screenshot of: Search for the part; must include at least one digit of part number to generate search.


6. Click "Search"

Screenshot of: Click "Search"


7. Select part you'd like to backorder.

Screenshot of: Select part you'd like to backorder.


8. Click "OK"

Screenshot of: Click "OK"


9. Enter the quantity you'd like to order here.

Screenshot of: Enter the quantity you'd like to order here.


10. Click "Add Parts Entry"

Screenshot of: Click "Add Parts Entry"


11. Click "Yes"

Screenshot of: Click "Yes"


12. Enter Routing Priority (1-7 urgency), Back Order Cost, and Preferred Vendor # (vendor number may be entered manually or searched using magnifying glass) and click OK.

Screenshot of: Enter Routing Priority (1-7 urgency), Back Order Cost, and Preferred Vendor # (vendor number may be entered manually or searched using magnifying glass) and click OK.


13. The backordered parts will show as a red line item. To clear red line items, access Purchase Orders from General page.

Screenshot of: The backordered parts will show as a red line item. To clear red line items, access Purchase Orders from General page.



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