Prepare the purchasing decision
Synthetic P-N has issued line L-A for eight item-A units. Request A-N proposes three item-B units as new L-B; approval and supplier acknowledgement are pending. Do not rename L-A or change its eight units to eleven. The local process activates the new line only after its own approval, amendment release and supplier confirmation.
| Record | Item / units | State | Active order effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-A | A / 8 | Issued existing line | Keep A quantity 8 |
| Proposed L-B | B / 3 | Approval pending | No active B quantity |
| A-N amendment | Add L-B only | Not released or confirmed | Original scope retained |
Complete the recorded outcome
- Assign a new line ID and identify its distinct item.
- Obtain its purchase approval and release the exact amendment.
- Record supplier confirmation before activating the added line under this rule.
Existing receipts for item A cannot be reclassified as evidence that new item B has arrived.
How many units are active in the shown order?
Show the worked answer
Eight item-A units. Three item-B units are only proposed; the active total is not eleven.
Retain the original and proposed line IDs so receiving staff can distinguish item A from item B.