This slide illustrates the order receipt process.

Purchase order receipt transactions are performed when items on an open purchase order are received into inventory. When material is received, inventory is updated as well as the open order quantity on the PO.

All PO receipts and returns generate receivers for matching with supplier invoices in Accounts Payable. A receiver is a record that goods have been received into inventory. Receivers update inventory balances and allow Accounts Payable to verify quantities and prices before paying suppliers. Receiving documents can be printed and attached to the items or routed to the Accounts Payable department.