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NSC | Purchase Order - How to See Item Descriptions When Creating a PO

edited Jul 30, 2025 6:54AM in Accounting / ERP

Scenario:

When creating a Purchase Order (PO), you may find it challenging to view the full item descriptions, especially when multiple items are listed. This can make it difficult to identify the correct items, especially when item codes are similar.

Solution:

To enable the feature that allows you to see item descriptions along with item codes while creating a PO, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to Setup > Company > General Preferences.
  2. In the General Preferences window, check the option labeled “Show Display Name with Item Codes”.
  3. Click Save to apply the changes.
    Once this is done, the item descriptions will now appear alongside the item codes when you are creating a Purchase Order, making it easier to identify the correct items.

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