In this guide, we show How to Cancel a Purchase Order within the Finance Module.
This Guide forms part of the ACCOUNTS PAYABLE USER GUIDE. Click to see Related Guides.
Access: The minimum permissions required to Cancel a Purchase Order are found in the Finance Module section Config > Setup > Roles & Permissions.

Note: DO NOT cancel a Purchase Order if its status is Partially Invoiced, Partially Delivered or Delivered.
For the correct way to deal with Purchase Orders that are Partially Invoiced, Partially Delivered or Delivered, see: How to Cancel Remaining Items from a Purchase Order.
Related guides:
- Accounts Payable User Guide
- How to Create a Purchase Order
- How to Return Items/Cancel Delivery Note
- How to Cancel Remaining Items from a Purchase Order
To begin, go to Modules > Finance > Finance Home Page > Accounts Payable > Purchase Orders.

Select the Purchase Order to Cancel.

Click Cancel.

Complete the Confirmation with a Reason. If happy to proceed, click Yes.
