Prepare the purchasing decision
Synthetic hold H-V stops issuing new POs to V-H from 10:00. It does not erase previously issued P-H1 or prevent staff recording a real receipt against it. Draft P-H2 has not been issued and is held. Existing invoice I-H1 still needs matching. The hold is an internal choice, with no sanctions or regulatory claim.
| Record | Before hold | Local hold effect | Next work |
|---|---|---|---|
| P-H1 | Issued at 09:00 | Existing record retained | Record actual receipt and review |
| P-H2 | Draft | New release blocked | Seek hold resolution or another supplier |
| I-H1 | Received invoice | Matching not erased | Continue document review |
Complete the recorded outcome
- Record the hold scope and effective time.
- Identify unissued purchases separately from existing orders.
- Block new release while preserving actual receipt and document processing.
If the actual hold also restricts receipt or payment, record those separate decisions; do not infer them from this new-order-only rule.
Can P-H2 be issued because its draft predates the hold?
Show the worked answer
No. It is a new release after the boundary. Earlier drafting does not override the hold.
Keep the hold reason and future review owner visible without relabelling past receipts as cancelled.