Purchase Orders (POs) are essential documents for formalizing your intent to buy goods or services from suppliers. The Fit+club app streamlines the creation and management of these crucial records.
Feature Overview #
The Purchase Order Management feature allows you to:
- Create new purchase orders for products or services you need to procure.
- Select vendors (parties) and specify the products or items you wish to order.
- Record payment details for the purchase.
- View and manage a list of all purchase orders.
- Download, share, or print purchase order documents.
- Edit, Delete, or Copy (Clone) existing purchase orders for quick adjustments or re-use.
Step-by-Step Instructions: #
- Log in to your Fit+club account on your mobile device.
- Navigate to the Purchases Section:
- From the dashboard (the app’s main screen after login), locate the three-dot menu icon at the bottom right corner of the screen. This icon typically reveals a list of additional options or a main menu.
- Tap this three-dot menu icon.
- A pop-up menu will appear from the bottom. From this menu, tap on the “Purchases” navigation option. This will expand to show further purchase-related options.
- Then, tap on “Purchase Order” from the expanded “Purchases” menu.
- View and Filter Purchase Order List:
- You will now be on the “Purchase Order” list screen. This screen displays a list of all existing purchase orders, showing details such as:
- PO Number (e.g.,
# PO/AB00001
). - Party (Vendor) Name.
- Date of creation.
- Total Amount.
- Status (e.g.,
Unpaid
).
- PO Number (e.g.,
- You can typically filter the list by status (e.g., “All”, “Paid”, “Unpaid”) and use the “Search…” bar or the filter icon (top right) to quickly find specific purchase orders.
- You will now be on the “Purchase Order” list screen. This screen displays a list of all existing purchase orders, showing details such as:
- Create a New Purchase Order:
- On the “Purchase Order” list screen, tap the “+” button at the bottom right corner.
- This will take you to the “Create Purchase Order” screen.
- Manage General & Party Details:
- In the “General” section, you’ll find auto-generated details like Voucher Number (e.g.,
PO/AB00002
) and Voucher Date. You can tap “Edit” to modify these if needed. - Under the “Party” section, tap “+ Add Party” to select the vendor (supplier) from whom you are placing this purchase order.
- In the “General” section, you’ll find auto-generated details like Voucher Number (e.g.,
- Add Products/Items to Order:
- Under the “Products” section, tap “+ Add Items”.
- Select the products or services you wish to order from your inventory.
- Specify the Quantity for each item and review the Rate.
- Record Payment Details (Optional at PO Creation):
- The “Payment” section allows you to record any advance payments or mark the PO as fully paid if applicable at this stage.
- You can select a Payment Method (e.g.,
Cash
,Card
,UPI
) and enter the Amount. - An optional Reference number can also be added.
- Save the Purchase Order:
- After filling in all the necessary details for the purchase order, tap the “Save” button at the bottom of the screen.
Managing an Existing Purchase Order (Details & Actions) #
Once a purchase order is created, you can access its detailed view and perform various actions:
- View Purchase Order Details:
- From the “Purchase Order” list, tap on the specific purchase order you wish to view (e.g.,
# PO/AB00001
). - This will open the detailed “Purchase Order” screen, showing all items, party details, payment status, and financial summary.
- From the “Purchase Order” list, tap on the specific purchase order you wish to view (e.g.,
- Document Actions (Download, Share):
- On the detailed purchase order screen, you’ll find options for document management:
- Download: Tap the “Download” icon (downward arrow) to save the purchase order as a PDF file to your device.
- Share: Tap the “Share” icon to open your device’s sharing options, allowing you to send the purchase order via email, messaging apps, etc.
- WhatsApp: A dedicated “WhatsApp” icon might be present for direct sharing via WhatsApp.
- On the detailed purchase order screen, you’ll find options for document management:
- Advanced Management Options (Edit, Delete, Copy):
- To access further management options, tap the three-dot menu icon at the top right of the detailed purchase order screen. A dropdown will appear with the following choices:
- Edit: Tap “Edit” to modify any details of the existing purchase order, such as general information, products, quantities, or payment status.
- Delete: Tap “Delete” to permanently remove the purchase order record. Use this option with extreme caution as it cannot typically be undone and will affect your procurement records.
- Copy: Tap “Copy” (or “Clone”) to create an exact duplicate of the current purchase order. This is highly useful if you need to create a similar purchase order for the same or a different vendor, saving significant data entry time.
- To access further management options, tap the three-dot menu icon at the top right of the detailed purchase order screen. A dropdown will appear with the following choices:
These robust features ensure comprehensive and efficient management of your purchase orders directly from the Fit+club mobile app.