It is possible to create a Special Order Purchase Order directly from an Invoice / Repair Order.
The steps are the same for Creating a Purchase Order from an Invoice or a Repair Order, the example below shows the steps on an Invoice.
1. Checkmark the box next to the part to be ordered
2. Click to either "Add to new PO" or "Add to existing PO"
RESULT: The Purchase Order Type will show as "Special Order" and will auto-populate with the part number, along with the Customer's Name, and Invoice / Repair Order Number.
3. Select the Vendor
4. Save
RESULT: The Purchase Order will show on the Invoice / Repair Order Number.
5. Continue to Receiving a Purchase Order
RESULT: The Purchase Order will show as received on the Invoice / Repair Order Number.
6. Close the Invoice / Repair Order as usual
Related Articles:
Adding a New Part / New Part Inventory
Creating a Parts Purchase Order
List Unposted POs (Purchase Orders)
Receiving a Purchase Order and Creating a Back Order PO