Restrictions may be in place on the purchase of either certain items, or from certain suppliers.
Severity of restriction
The severity of the restriction can vary; all dependent on how the system was set up. It controls how you are allowed to proceed with the order processing. The following are applicable:
| Code | Description | Other information |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purchase is not allowed | Entry of order line will be stopped. |
| 2 | Warning | A warning message will be displayed but entry of order line can proceed. |
How you are flagged
If a purchase restriction is in place on the purchase of a certain item or from a certain supplier you will be flagged during purchase order entry. This could be done through any of the following methods:
- An alert message will be sent to you via any one of the following, depending on how the system was set up:
- an email
- break message in your active session
- sms text message
- fax
- A DC1 system message will be displayed at the bottom of your screen indicating that a restriction is in place.
Simulating a purchase to determine if a restriction is in place
During order entry you have the option to simulate a purchase to determine if a purchase restriction will apply to it. See Simulate a purchase to determine if a restriction will apply.