What is purchase order on hold in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: purchase order on hold

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: A faulty or incomplete purchase order, stored in the SAP System using the "Hold" function. Purchase orders that are "on hold" "held" POs can be processed or completed at a later time. They are not transmitted to vendors. However, POs that are on hold are relevant to MRP. The following functions are not possible: Message output printing or transmission of document in message form Release Posting a goods receipt Posting an invoice

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• Key Concepts: 
  A purchase order on hold is a document in the SAP system that is used to temporarily suspend the processing of a purchase order. This document is used when there is a need to delay the processing of a purchase order due to certain circumstances, such as a supplier not being able to deliver the goods or services in time. The purchase order on hold can be used to prevent the purchase order from being processed until the issue has been resolved. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In the SAP system, a purchase order on hold can be created by selecting the “Create Purchase Order on Hold” option from the MM-PUR Purchasing menu. This will open up a form where you can enter the details of the purchase order, such as the supplier, item, quantity, and delivery date. Once all of the details have been entered, you can click “Save” to create the purchase order on hold. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a purchase order on hold, it is important to make sure that all of the details are correct and up-to-date. This will ensure that when the issue has been resolved and the purchase order is released from hold, it will be processed correctly and without any delays. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about creating and managing purchase orders on hold in SAP, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.