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title: "Purchase Order Search"
slug: "purchase-order-search"
updated: 2026-08-10T20:22:13Z
published: 2026-08-10T20:22:13Z
canonical: "help.idibilling.com/purchase-order-search"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Purchase Order Search

The Inventory Purchase Order Search form lets you search the system for purchase orders based on one or more criteria which may be used in any combination.

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Select the search criteria and then click **Search**.

#### Using the Search Results

All purchase orders matching the search are displayed in the Inventory Purchase Order Search Results.

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From this form you can check the status and other related information for any purchase order.

The shortcut menu provides access to commands for managing purchase orders depending upon the status. Some commands may not be available depending on the purchase order status status.

- Filter
- Edit
- View
- Receive - See [About Receivings](/v1/docs/about-receiving).
- View Receiving
- Submit for Approval - This action requires approve/reject permission. Open purchase orders may be submitted for approval via the Inventory Purchase Order Search Results or Pending Inventory Purchase Orders form. Right-click on the purchase order and select **Submit for Approval**.

Edit Inventory Purchase Order form. Use the **Submit for Approval** option under the **Actions** button.

After the purchase order is submitted for approval, the status changes to Pending Approval.
- Mark as Sent
- Cancel