What must be done before entering the confirmed delivery date in a purchase order?

Before entering the confirmed delivery date in a purchase order, it is essential to use a confirmation control key in the purchase order item. The confirmation control key plays a vital role in managing and tracking confirmations from vendors regarding delivery dates and quantities. It allows the system to understand how confirmation data will be processed for that particular item.

By having this control key set up, it ensures that the subsequent actions related to the delivery can take place appropriately. It indicates how and when the vendor is expected to provide confirmation, which is crucial for effective supply chain management and planning. This also facilitates smoother communication between the purchasing department and the vendor, as it sets the expectations for acknowledgments of delivery.

Without this key, the system would not recognize that confirmation parameters need to be applied, leaving the confirmed delivery date entry incomplete or untracked. This makes the confirmation control key a prerequisite for managing delivery dates within the purchasing process effectively.