Sales Order Information Boxes

The following table describes the default information boxes.

Box Description
Sales Order or Quote The type of sales order. To convert a quote to a sales order, copy the quote and set the type to sales order.
Account The account associated with the sales order. To find an account, click the FindClosed button. This information is required.
Account Manager The individual in your company who is responsible for the account. Click the FindClosed button to find the person or team within your organization that manages the account and this sales order.
Opportunity The opportunity associated with the sales order. To find an opportunity, click the FindClosed button.
Date Created

The date the sales order was initiated.

This only appears on the Sales Order Detail view and cannot be edited.

Requested By The person who requested the sales order. Click the FindClosed button to select a contact.
Date Requested The date the customer placed the sales order. To edit, click the CalendarClosed button to select the date.  
Date Promised The date the sales order is promised to be delivered to the customer. To edit, click the CalendarClosed button to select the date.  
Due Date The date by which the sales order must be delivered. To edit, click the CalendarClosed button to select the date.  
Customer PO The customer's Purchase Order number
Type The type of sales order. The Type selected here and the sales order type (sales order or quote) may be different values. Type is a customizable pick list and may or may not contain values to match the sales order type. Click the drop-down arrow and select from the list.
Status The status of the sales order. Click the drop-down arrow and select an item from the list. If the status is changed to Closed, all associated products will be added as assets to the account.
Shipping Cost The cost to ship the sales order. Type the amount in the box.
Currency The exchange rate for the sales order.Click the FindClosed button to open the lookup and select an exchange rate.
Exchange Rate Displays the Exchange Rate if you selected a Currency.
Tax Rate The tax rate to apply to the sales order.Type the amount in the box.
Comments Type any additional notes about the sales order.

Related Topics

Sales Order Snapshot

Using the Sales Order Detail View

Using the Sales Orders List View

Sales Order Overview