What is required to enable purchase orders in QuickBooks Online?

To enable purchase orders in QuickBooks Online, having a subscription to QuickBooks Online Plus or Advanced is essential. These tiers of QuickBooks Online include the necessary features that support the creation and management of purchase orders.

In the basic versions, such as QuickBooks Online Simple Start or Essentials, the functionality to create purchase orders is not available, which is why it’s imperative to be on one of the higher subscription levels to access this valuable feature. This limitation is in place because purchase orders are often used in more complex inventory and purchasing environments, which are typically managed more effectively within the Plus and Advanced versions that offer enhanced functionalities.

Understanding the subscription tiers helps users select the right plan based on their business needs, particularly if they anticipate needing to manage purchase orders as part of their workflow.