There are a number of possible scenarios depending on the level of control over Purchase Order commitments. Two are listed only.
Business ProcessBUSINESS PROCESS:
- Purchaser and Approver must be different
- Approver must physically approve the PO.
- Select Admin Functions PO Purchaser Own Name only and PO Approver own name only.
- Select Control Parameter Purchaser and Approver must be different.
Therefore Purchaser = Logged in user.
Approver dropdown = Logged in user but when selected it errors warning 'Reselect - the Approver must be different to the Purchaser'.
So select Select F3.
This has the effect of forcing the PO to be assigned.
Business ProcessBUSINESS PROCESS:
- Purchaser and Approver must be different
- Select Admin Function PO Purchaser Own Name only.
- Select Control Parameter Purchaser and Approver must be different.
Therefore Purchaser = Logged in user.
Approver dropdown = will have all users who can approve this PO.
Logged in user can select another approver. The Logged in user when approved, will be entered on the Table.
, Or you can select F3 and assign it to an approver.