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# Purchase order

# Purchase order {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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A purchase order is a binding contract between a buyer and a supplier that authorizes a purchasing transaction. It contains the descriptions, quantities, prices, applicable discounts, payment terms, delivery dates, and other
associated terms and conditions with the supplier.

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An Account Payable Specialist fills the key fields in the purchase order for invoice processing.
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| Field | Data type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| ERP number | String | A unique identifier generated within an ERP system for the purchase order. |
| Business owner | Reference | The user who placed the order. |
[Table 1. Purchase order fields]

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| Field | Data type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| Supplier | Reference | Supplier who provides the product of this order. |
| Order type | String | Indicates if the purchase order is of the type Standard or Blanket. |
| Order placed | date_time | Date and time of the order placed in YYYY-MM-DD HH: MM: SS format. |
| Total amount | currency | The total cost of purchase order calculated as the sum from all related lines. Example:USD 100. |
[Table 2. Summary details]

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| Field | Data type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| Cost center | Reference | The cost center incurring the expense of this order. |
| Legal entity | Reference | Internal legal entity making this purchase |
| Payment term | Reference | The agreed time and conditions of payment to the supplier. |
[Table 3. Accounting details]

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