has this been fixed yet as what is the point in having the sku field if it does not work! it is very simple to just add it to a custom form or when doing the programming add it to the expenses like you have done but have the path look at the sky of the item. This is very simple coding surely QB could have this fixed within a day

We'll take note of your suggestion, stef0306.

As of right now, we can utilize the Description field to include the SKUs when printing POs. 

If you have other questions or suggestions, feel free to comment below.

This is pretty unbelievable. I just switched my entire company over to Quickbooks...what is the point for having the "purchasing description" if my vendors cannot see it when I send them a PO? This simply does not work. Intuit is a GIANT company and this is not that big of an add-on. PLEASE make this a top priority. I'm about ready to send my vendors a screenshot. Not very professional. 

We know how important the feature is, SCROSS. We're trying our best to create new options for our customers.

You'll want to use the description field for now. It will show the SKU when you email or print it.

Also, you can visit our blog to know the latest QuickBooks news and updates.

I'll add the reference about creating purchase orders in QuickBooks Online as a future reference.

Feel free to stay in touch if you have other concerns. Keep safe!

SHOULD BE ADDED......I would like to get back the numerous hours to implement the "WORKAROUND" having to enter the SKU in the description

WHEN WILL THIS BE CORRECTED QUICKBOOKS???

SERIOUSLY, this is a MUST and should've been resolved years ago.

PLEASE...what is the timeframe for resolution!!!

Hey there, @smokindealbbq.

I definitely understand how it can be frustrating to sign up for a service and have it not work the way you think it should be. 

For now, there is no specific timeline on when the SKU column will be added to the purchase order. 

Since our developers based the adding of features on the number of requests they received from customers like you, let me send another feedback on your behalf. The more request they will get, the likely it'll be implemented in the future. 

You can also share your own feedback in the program. Just login to your QuickBooks Online (QBO) account and go to Settings. Then, select Feedback under the PROFILE section. Finally, enter your concern in the description box and click Next to send.

In the meantime, I recommend visiting our Firm of the Future site. This is where we share recent happenings and future developments, such as updates to newly added features.

If you have any other concerns, feedback, or questions, don't hesitate and come back to the Community. I'm always here to help you. Have a great day.

What other software out there has the ability if quickbooks doesn't have it? Seems like a very basic and fundamental feature for businesses to use.

I'm chiming in on this as well. It appears that it has been several years that this has been requested. If it's already on the purchase order before printing, how hard can it be to include it while printing. Really QB, get with it. If I had realized this a few months ago, I don't think I would have chosen QB. There are so many things QB can't do, that I may be shopping around again.

The reason it does not print is simple. Intuit got rid of their developers a few years back. So it is not going to be fixed. 

I also need a more flexible PO.  Very frustrating as I used to use a template for Courier PO, and a different PO template for Supplier POs.  The fact that we have to retype info such as SKUs and cannot add any much needed fields is a huge time waster.

This topic was discussed a few years ago.  Hope it is something the developers work on soon.

Providing the best experience with the product is what we aim for, MandydeMoet.

At this time, there's no specific period of time on when the SKU column to be included on the purchase order. We recommend submitting product suggestions to our engineers about this one by following these steps:

1. Click the Gear icon at the top. 
2. Choose Feedback.
3. Enter your comments or product suggestions.
4. Then select Next to submit feedback.

Your valuable feedback goes to our Product Development team to help improve your experience in QBO. You can track feature requests through the QuickBooks Online Feature Requests website. You'll want to check for a third-party application that can help you include the SKU column on the purchase order. You can check out the apps that are compatible with QuickBooks at this link: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/app/apps/home/. We can also do it in QBO by following the steps below:

1. Go to Apps on the left side menu.
2. Search for the app in the Find apps to streamline your work field. 
3. Look for the app that supports the Batch Invoicing feature.

Any questions about integrating the app into your Online account are best handled by the third-party app provider. To keep updated with any upcoming QuickBooks updates and enhancements, feel free to visit these blogs:

• QuickBooks Resource Center
• The QuickBooks Blog

I'm just one post away if you need a hand with creating a recurring template or any QBO related. I'll be here to ensure your success. You have a good one. 

The auto reply does not really help.  QBO online is really bad when it comes to form templates.  I have given up trying to use a variety of templates for quotes and invoices.  Very frustrating.  And requesting the changes does not help.  Have done so a few times and nothing happened.  

Adding my voice and frustration. 

@RickBlaine 

Consider having an additional app like this one as a workaround.

It’s been requested for years now and still hasn’t been fixed this is pathetic. QuickBooks is turning into a joke

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Then you should migrate your data to another accounting app immediately and purchase a 3rd party conversion service,

Sept 26 2019 is when this first showed up. We are almost at three years and you can't get this to work? Having a SKU on a PO is exponentially more important than a description. Vendors work on SKU's not Descriptions. WHEN WILL THERE BE A FIX??? It's been almost 3 THREE years. We all pay for this, we are owed an explanation!!

Thanks for joining the thread, @Robkon.

I understand that being able to add the SKU on the purchase order is really important. For the time being, you can consider utilizing the custom fields to add a SKU section in your PO. Here's how to get started:

1. On the upper-right corner, click the Gear icon.
2. Under the LISTS column, select Custom fields.
3. Click on Add field, and then input SKU as the name of that field.
4. Tick the box for Purchase order.
5. Once done, hit Save.

For more information about using custom fields, you can visit this article: How to add custom fields to sales forms and purchase orders.

If you still wish to add this feature in QuickBooks, I recommend sending a feedback to our Product Development Team. To begin, here's how:

1. Go to the Gear icon.
2. Under Profile column, click Feedback.
3. Give a brief description of your feature request.
4. Once done, click Next.

In addition, feel free to visit these handy articles for future reference:

• Enter bills and record bill payments in QuickBooks Online.
• Record invoice payments in QuickBooks Online.

Feel free to post here again if you need help performing specific tasks in QuickBooks. Rest assured, I'll be here to help. Keep safe and enjoy your weekends!

Two years later and QBO still can't print a SKU on a PO. 😖😡

Hello there, Lmari.

I understand that you need to include SKUs in your printed purchase orders. While this functionality is still unavailable in QuickBooks Online. I'd recommend sending feedback to our Product Development Team. Your suggestions will surely help us identify what features our customers need the most. Here's how:

1. Sign in to your QBO account.
2. Click the Gear icon.
3. Select Feedback, then enter your product suggestions and comments.
4. Click Next to complete the process.

In the meantime, you'll want to use the Description field to include the SKUs when printing your purchase orders. Also, I've added some articles that will help you manage your accepted POs: Add purchase orders to expenses, bills, or cheques in QuickBooks Online.

Just add a comment below if you have further questions about how purchase order works. I'm always here to assist.

I have been asking for this issue to be fixed since we first started using QB online in 2016.  Very frustrating that they still have not addressed this issue.  I have some vendors that will no longer accept my Purchase orders as they do not have the SKU numbers on them.  

Who has time to go into hundreds of description lines to add the SKU number - definitely not me!  

This does not show SKU for every line item in a PO, just in the header.  Each line item will have individual SKU's.