Vendor Part # in Purchase Orders

Thanks for providing details of your concern, @modernmoders. Let me share a few things about the vendor part number you've mentioned when creating a purchase order in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

Please know that the Vendor Part Number will not show when creating Purchase Orders, only the Manufacturer's Part Number. We can, however, create a custom field where you can enter the Vendor Part Number. Then, add it to your PO template so you can manually type in the details and show it on your report. Here's how:

1. Open the vendor's profile.
2. Proceed to the Additional Info tab and click Define Fields.
3. Enter the name of the field in the Label column, then make sure to put a check in the Vendor, Transaction, and List columns.
4. Click OK.
   
   

Once done, open your template for the Purchase Order and follow these steps to add the custom field to it:

1. Click Additional Customization.
2. Under the Header tab, check the custom field in the Screen and/or Print columns.
3. Click OK.

Moreover, I can see the importance of including the vendor part number when creating a purchase order without having to create a custom field. While this isn't available, I recommend sending feedback directly to our product developers. By sharing your valuable insights and suggestions, you can contribute to the continuous improvement of our software. Here's how:
 

1. Go to the Help menu.
2. Select Send Feedback Online then choose Product Suggestion.
3. Enter your suggestion.
4. Click Send Feedback.

Let me also share these articles for more additional details and reference:

• Create And Use Custom Fields In QuickBooks Desktop
• Use And Customize Form Templates

Let me know in the comments below if you have additional questions about managing purchase orders in QuickBooks. I'd be glad to answer them for you.