Sales

Getting Started

Set up the Sales module and create your first sales order.

Getting Started

This guide walks you through managing sales orders in the Sales module.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

  • Access credentials provided by your administrator
  • Products set up in SimplePIM
  • Customer information ready

First Steps

1. Access Sales Orders

Navigate to Sales Orders from the sidebar. This opens the sales order management view where you can:

  • View all sales orders
  • Create new orders
  • Track order status
  • Manage order details

2. Understanding the Order List

The sales order list displays:

ColumnDescription
Order NumberUnique order identifier
CustomerCustomer name
StatusCurrent order status
Order DateWhen order was created
Delivery DateExpected delivery date
AmountTotal order value

3. Order Statuses

Orders progress through these statuses:

StatusDescription
NewOrder just created
ProcessingOrder being prepared
ShippedOrder sent to customer
DeliveredOrder received by customer
CancelledOrder cancelled

Creating a Sales Order

Step-by-Step

  1. Click Add Order
  2. Enter order header:
    • Order Number: Unique identifier
    • Customer: Customer name
    • Order Date: When order placed
    • Delivery Date: Expected delivery
  3. Add order lines:
    • Select product
    • Enter quantity
    • Set unit price
    • Optionally set line delivery date
  4. Review total amount
  5. Save the order

Order Lines

For each product in the order:

FieldDescription
ProductProduct from catalog
QuantityNumber of units
Unit PricePrice per unit
TotalQuantity × Unit Price
Delivery DateLine-specific delivery (optional)

Managing Orders

Viewing Order Details

  1. Click on an order in the list
  2. View complete order information
  3. See all order lines
  4. Check current status

Updating Status

Progress orders through workflow:

  1. Open order details
  2. Click status update option
  3. Select new status
  4. Confirm the change

Next Steps

Once you understand the basics: