Importing purchase order data files

Inventory Managers can create purchase orders and import purchase order (PO) line item data from external systems using file uploads. Two upload formats are provided, one for creating new purchase orders, and another for adding PO line items to an order.

To ensure proper data mapping and consistency, the input file must strictly adhere to a specific template, including exact matches and correct ordering of header fields. This validation process, along with error handling, streamlines PO creation by accepting only valid data, thereby maintaining data integrity and providing clear user feedback.

The file upload process is the same as for inventory items as described in Managing Inventory file uploads The file format requirements are different from those of an inventory upload, and are described below. One format is used when you create purchase orders, and the other is used when you add items to a purchase order.