Can I place a purchase order from the app?

Hi there, @kingofpavers.

Currently, the Purchase Order feature is unavailable in the mobile app version. You can only enter the transaction by opening your QuickBooks using a browser.

Before entering the transaction, make sure to turn on the purchase order feature by following these steps:

1. Go to Settings and select Account and settings.

2. Select the Expenses tab.

3. In the Purchase orders section, select the pencil icon.

4. Turn on the Use purchase orders options.

5. If you want, enter up to three custom fields and a default message for vendors. These are optional.

6. Select Save and then Done.
 

Once done, you can now create a purchase order. I'll guide you how:

1. Select the +New button and select Purchase order.
2. Press the Vendor dropdown and choose the vendor. 
3. Input the transaction date.

4. Enter the transaction details in the field boxes including the products or services.

5. Once done, click Save and Close.

You may also visit this article to update the status of your purchase order and add it to a bill: Add purchase orders to expenses, bills, or checks in QuickBooks Online.
 

Let me know if you have further questions about the purchase order or simply click the REPLY button. I am always around to help. Have a nice day!

Hi,

is Quickbooks planning on allowing purchase orders through the app? We use our phone a lot rather than a computer so this is quite frustrating that this function can't happen when our old platform allowed us

Hello there, @Rebecca232.

I know how it would be beneficial to have the Purchase Order feature in QBO mobile app, and I'm here to help you clear things app.

Currently, we don't have an exact time frame for when this feature will be available in the mobile app. However, QuickBooks is ready to listen to you by submitting direct feedback to our Product Engineering team. Moreover, we also find this feature useful in creating Purchase Orders anywhere with your phone.

To submit feedback in your QBO mobile app, follow the steps below: 

1. On the upper left corner, click the Gear icon.
   
2. You'll be routed to your profile and on the upper right tap the three vertical dots.
3. Select Feedback.
   
4. Enter a brief description of why you want the Purchase Order feature to be part of the QBO mobile app.
5. Click Send feedback.
   
   

You can also submit through the web browser by reading this article: How do I submit feedback? 

I'll also add these articles here for future help: 

• Compatible browsers for tablet/mobile devices.
• QuickBooks Online app overview.

Please come back here if you have more questions or additional info. We'll be happy to assist you. Take care, and have a good one.