There are a number of possible scenarios depending on the level of control over Purchase Order commitments. Two are listed only.
BUSINESS 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'.
Select F3.
This has the effect of forcing the PO to be assigned.
BUSINESS 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.