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Blanket Sales Order
Blanket Sales Oder is the type of Sales Order that can be easily converted to a Sales Order whenever needed.
Instead of creating multiple sales orders for repeated purchases, you create one Blanket Sales Order that covers the full agreement. Later, you release smaller sales orders from it until the entire deal is completed.
Think of it as a “master order” that keeps everything in one place.
Real Life Example
Suppose a customer agrees to buy 1,000 mobile phones over 6 months.
- You do not ship all 1,000 at once.
- You ship 200 in the first month, 300 in the second month, and the rest later.
- Instead of creating separate sales orders each time, you create one Blanket Sales Order for 1,000 phones.
- As deliveries happen, you convert parts of it into actual Sales Orders.
This way, you save time and keep the full contract organized.
How to Create a Blanket Sales Order in Business Central
You use the Blanket Sales Order window to enter the details. Here is what you do:
- On the four tabs, you enter information like:
- General details -> customer name, address, document number, and date
- Sell-to and bill-to details
- Shipment details and currency
Most of this information is automatically copied from the customer card when you select the customer.
- On the lines section, you enter the items being sold (for example, the product, quantity, and price).
- Once all details are filled in, you can convert the Blanket Sales Order into a regular Sales Order whenever you are ready to ship part of the order.
Benefits of Blanket Sales Orders
Following are the key benefits of Blanket Sales Order
- Save time – no need to create a new sales order every time
- Keep track of the entire customer agreement in one place
- Helps in planning and inventory forecasting
- Ensure consistency with locked-in terms and pricing
When to Use Blanket Sales Orders
Following are key reasons in what case user Blanket Sales Orders.
- For long – term contracts with customers
- When customers order the same product multiple times over a period
- When you want to avoid managing dozens of separate sales orders manually
In short: A Blanket Sales Order = one big agreement -> multiple small releases -> smoother operations and better control.
FAQ ( Frequently Asked Questions) : Blanket Sales Orders
Following are FAQ raised against todays post
A Blanket Sales Order is a long-term agreement with a customer that allows you to manage multiple deliveries under one main order instead of creating separate sales orders every time.
A regular Sales Order is for one-time delivery, while a Blanket Sales Order covers repeated deliveries over a period of time.
You should use it when a customer places bulk or repeated orders spread across weeks or months, like annual contracts or large quantity deals.
Yes. Once the customer requests a delivery, you can convert part or all of the Blanket Sales Order into a Sales Order.
You enter customer information (name, address, currency, etc.) and the list of items to be sold. Most customer details are auto-filled from the customer card.
They save time, keep agreements organized, improve inventory planning, and ensure consistent pricing and terms across multiple deliveries.
