Item Receipts, Bills, and PO don't seem to be "related" (Enterprise, EIR on)

The trouble ends here, @EarlTheStaghorn.

Let's work together so you'll be able to link the item receipt, bill, and purchase order in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT). 

In QBDT, there are 2 sets of workflow you can use in managing your Accounts Payable. I'd be glad to share them with you.

If you're tracking the goods and services you order, here is the workflow that suits your business:

1. First, create a purchase order.
2. Once done, you'll have to receive your inventory.
3. Next, enter your bills against the inventory.
4. After that, pay your bills.

On the other hand, if your business doesn’t track the goods and services you order, below is the workflow you can perform:

1. First, enter the bills you receive from your vendor.
2. Once ready, pay your bill.

For more information about managing your Accounts Payables, please visit this article: Accounts Payable workflows in QuickBooks Desktop.

Also, it's easy to track your inventory by running reports in QBDT. For the detailed instructions, feel free to check out this link: Track the products you manufacture.

I got your back in case you have any other concerns about the process above. Don't hesitate to post again here. Take care. 

We are having the same issue.  Most of the time, the EIR system seems to work fine, but we have experienced a few times that the Item Receipt is not linked to the Bill despite all the PO's being listed in each transaction.  Have you found a solution?

Hi there, mac85.

Let's resolve why the item receipt didn't link to the Bill by running some steps.

To start with, ensure that your QuickBooks Desktop file is updated to the latest release. Here's how:

1. From the Help menu, select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Click Update Now.
3. Select Get Updates.
4. When the update is done, close and reopen QuickBooks.
5. Select Yes to install the update.

Afterward, let's check to see if the item receipt is linked to the bill already. If the same issue persists, you may be experiencing some data issues. We can fix this by running the verify and rebuild steps. I've added this link for the steps to perform the said troubleshooting steps: Verify and Rebuild Data in QuickBooks Desktop.

You can also pin these articles as your guide in receiving inventories: 

• Receive inventory
• Enter bills against inventory

You can always post in the forum whenever you have concerns about recording inventories.