The different steps:
π Draft
When you start a purchase request, it first appears as a "Draft", this is the formulation step of the requirement. At this point, you can modify, add or delete items from the new purchase. Once these actions are completed, you can click on "Publish this draft order".
π To be validated
This step can be a confirmation and verification when several interlocutors have to exchange on this purchase request. You can add comments and attachments.
π Validated
Once the request is accepted, you can convert it into a quote to be sent to your supplier.
You can also manage the delivery items, from the order in status "Validated"
π Delivered partially
When your request is "Validated" you can notify that one of your items has arrived, or partially arrived.
π Delivered
When you have all your items, click on the "Delivered" button and enter the number of items received. Once registered, the order status will update to "Delivered". This is the last step of your purchase request, then you can close it.
Here are some articles that may be helpful for creating a purchase request or an order:
π Create a new order
π Create a new quote