FAQ

Can I edit a PO after sending it to a supplier?

No — sent POs are locked. To change quantity or price, cancel and raise a new PO; for admin tweaks use a PO change note.

1 min readLast updated 26 May 2026

No — once a PO is sent, it's locked. You've made a commitment to the supplier and the document is part of the audit trail.

To change quantity or price, cancel the PO and raise a new one. The new PO goes through approval again, which is the point: a material change to a commitment should be re-approved, not silently edited.

For minor admin tweaks — internal references, notes, a corrected contact name — don't edit the document. Use a PO change note via the supplier comms channel (email history on the PO record) so the original PO stays intact and the change is logged separately.

See: finance-purchase-orders-send