What is required for automatic purchase order creation when goods are delivered without an order?

Automatic purchase order creation when goods are delivered without an order requires that the appropriate movement type is configured to allow this functionality. This is essential because movement types define various goods movement processes, such as goods receipt, stock transfer, or goods issue, and their configuration directly impacts the system's ability to initiate subsequent processes like purchasing.

When the movement type is set up to permit automatic purchase order creation, the system knows to trigger the generation of a purchase order based on incoming goods that do not have a corresponding purchase order beforehand. This setup enables a streamlined process for handling unexpected deliveries or services, ensuring that the organization can swiftly manage inventory and maintain accurate accounting practices without manual intervention.

The other considerations, such as assigning a standard or reference purchasing organization to the plant may be relevant for general purchasing and management practices but do not specifically dictate the ability of the system to automatically create a purchase order upon receiving unordered goods. Thus, the crux of enabling this feature lies in the configuration of the movement type.