Is it possible for me on a simple start online plan to display PO numbers on my invoices for the customer?

rollinghillstech · ‎June 05, 2021

ReymondO · ‎June 05, 2021

Let me provide answers to your queries in QuickBooks.

Are you trying to add a custom display for PO numbers in your invoices?

If so, this option is unavailable for QuickBooks Online Simple Start. Although, you can still add this info in the Message on invoice field. This way, it would still show up in your invoice once printed.

Here's how:

Click the +New icon and select Invoice.
Enter the details of your transaction.
Add the purchase order number in the Message on invoice field.
Select Save and close.

We want to help you find the best accounting tools for your business. As your business grows, QuickBooks grows with you. In case you want to change your plan level, check out this article: How to upgrade your QuickBooks Online subscription.

Additionally, you can see our available plans to see which subscription level is right for you.

Should you have any follow-up questions or concerns, don't hesitate to post again here in the Community or leave a comment on this thread. Take care and have a good one.

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ReymondO · ‎June 05, 2021

Hey there, @rollinghillstech.

Let me provide answers to your queries in QuickBooks.

Are you trying to add a custom display for PO numbers in your invoices?

If so, this option is unavailable for QuickBooks Online Simple Start. Although, you can still add this info in the Message on invoice field. This way, it would still show up in your invoice once printed.

Here's how:

Click the +New icon and select Invoice.
Enter the details of your transaction.
Add the purchase order number in the Message on invoice field.
Select Save and close.

We want to help you find the best accounting tools for your business. As your business grows, QuickBooks grows with you. In case you want to change your plan level, check out this article: How to upgrade your QuickBooks Online subscription.

Additionally, you can see our available plans to see which subscription level is right for you.

Should you have any follow-up questions or concerns, don't hesitate to post again here in the Community or leave a comment on this thread. Take care and have a good one.

rollinghillstech · ‎June 05, 2021

Thank you!

I was trying to have a custom field but it looked like that was not possible with my plan.

I started writing it in the message field as you suggested.

Thank you for confirming this for me.

Jonah

useriguess · ‎August 02, 2022

You can't even add a PO number to an invoice unless you spend $100+ per month. The most basic thing on an invoice. The invoices are not even customizable with Simple Start or Plus. Such predatory pricing! This is infuriating. The only thing I need it for is invoicing and tracking payments. Quickbooks Desktop was far superior to QB online.

EmilyNC · ‎March 30, 2023

The best way is to go to Custom Fields and add a printable PO option for your sales.

Hit the Icon --> Lists --> Custom Fields.

Once you are in Custom Fields, you will hit the Add Field and name it Purchase Order or PO. Make sure to click on the All Sales Forms and choose the Print On Form option.

Now a PO # option will show up on all your invoices.

simoncohen · ‎July 31, 2023

Same problem for me too. Even if I did upgrade my plan who knows which plan actually gives you this functionality as it doesn't tell you what you get. If I upgrade from the simple no PO plan to the next one up its another £10 per month just to put a PO number on, in a reasonable place on the document so clients don't have to go searching for it in body text, I'd sooner switch to another brand of software than pay £10+ a month just for a PO number.

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