EA defaults order type as standard. You cannot change this option in EA and support states the same. With the advancement of AI processes, being able to change the order type allows items such as shipping to be directed to a particular G/L. We use Formed AI which works with ECI to automate A/P invoices. If an end user has different G/L for shipping charges, using the order type under purchase orders simplifies the process. We also use Distribution Management ATRS process that uses ECI PIP technology. DM ATRS orders entered in EA default to standard which causes us to manually change each order entered. Being able to change the default order type save time. Users can set the order type under client settings but using ILC process, the standard default is used when the PO is created and not the set client setting. The end user has to change every PO instead of EA using the client setting. This is cumbersome and takes away from the end users' productivity. We would like to have the ability to change the default. We would use the updated default order type to be the majority of the orders we place. We currently have three order types added to EA. Equipment, Supply, and Parts. We would use Supply as the default if the change can be made since we order a majority of supplies through ILC and DM ATRS.
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