Transaction Inquiry Overview
The SapphireOne Transactions Inquiry screen in the Inventory Purchases menu presents a list of all the users purchases entered through the Purchases menu.
The purchases transactions are initially listed in order of entry with the most recently dated purchases transaction at the top. You can change the sort order by simply clicking on any of the column headings. You can also change the selected column by re-clicking the column heading to change it from ascending to descending, or vice versa.
You can also adjust the order of the columns by clicking on the column and dragging to the left or right. Like other List Windows, you can re-organise the information displayed by highlighting and using functions from the Options Menu.
From this list you can also View or Look 
at all purchases transactions. You may also Modify 
transactions that are currently un-posted. You may also use the correct keyboard shortcut. Double clicking on the transaction will bring up the transaction screen.
If the 
button is selected from a standard Inquiry, the screen will split in two. As a line is selected in the top section, the lines that go to make up the selected transaction will be displayed in the lower section. It is a toggle and the button will alter to display ‘Hide Invoice Lines’. This option is not available when the customised list is being used.
The Delete 
option is only available for un-posted Purchases Transactions. A pop up will ask if you want to Delete One or Delete All. There is also a Cancel One or Cancel All option. If you attempt to delete Posted items a pop up will be displayed warning the user that the transactions are Posted.
Choosing between a Standard Transaction Inquiry and a Custom Transaction Inquiry Screen
In SapphireOne, all inquiry screens provide the option for customisation of the displayed item list. The feature, called Custom Inquiry, lets users choose the data fields to be shown and the sequence of data columns across the screen. The user can save infinite custom views. While a client list is used as an example to follow, any inquiry type can be customised in SapphireOne.
The Standard Inquiry Screen
The Standard Inquiry Screen in SapphireOne provides a foundational view of data, presenting a set of column fields for each record. This screen is designed to offer a straightforward and efficient way to access and review essential information.
The list above represents the standard inquiry list, displaying a fundamental set of data fields for each client record and includes two buttons as follows:
- Swap to Custom Inquiry – When the user selects the ‘Swap to Custom Inquiry’ button in the lower left-hand corner of the screen, SapphireOne will display the default Custom Inquiry Screen, which is documented below.
- Show/Hide Audit Lines – Toggle the Audit lines panel open. This panel will display at the bottom of the Inquiry screen, benefiting workflow by providing an immediate view of the critical details for a selected line.
The Custom Inquiry Screen
When the user selects the ‘Swap to Custom Inquiry’ button from the Standard Inquiry, SapphireOne will display the default Custom Inquiry Screen, as shown below. This screen provides the user with a customisable view of the data set, which is maintained per user and for each particular inquiry.
The options available from the Custom Inquiry Screen are as follows:
- Swap to Standard Inquiry – Return the view to a standard Inquiry.
- Method List Box – This list box, in conjunction with the adjacent operator list box, allows for calculations to be performed across all rows of the displayed data. The results are displayed adjacent to the operator list box.
- Operator List Box – Select an operator to apply to the method selected using the method list box.
- Setup Button – The Setup button will open a modal screen with functionality to customise the Custom Inquiry, as documented in the following section.
- Export Button – Open the data set in CSV format in the devices default spreadsheet application.
The Custom Inquiry Setup Screen
The Custom Inquiry setup screen allows for the customisation of the data view, which is maintained per user and for each particular inquiry. Once the user has customised the Custom Inquiry screen, the screen view will be maintained in subsequent sessions and is unique to the current user account. This screen also provides the option to select and save an unlimited number of custom views per user.
The Custom Inquiry setup screen provides the following functionality:
- Favourite Sets – This option enables the user to save a custom-created screen for future use. For instance, the user can have a simple Inquiry screen for general use and a more complex screen view when auditing specific information.
- Row Height – Adjust the table row height to the users preference.
- Show Related Record – This option allows the user to add related fields from other tables. By ticking the Show Related checkbox at the top of the screen, the user can select a related record, and a view of that related record for the chosen entry will be displayed for that currently selected record. The user will need to select the fields to be displayed.
- Reset to Default – Reset the display to the default view configuration as established by SapphireOne.
The Custom Inquiry setup screen provides the user with two main options for organising the data displayed:
- To remove or relocate a column – Right-click on the column lines and choose from Delete, Move Left, or Move Right.
- To add a column – Locate the desired data set in the list and double-click on it to add it to the custom view as a new column. Edit the location as described above if required. Almost every field within the SapphireOne data tables can be included in the Custom List screen, provided the user has the necessary authorisation.
Customising inquiry screens in SapphireOne allows for a tailored data view that meets the users specific needs. By leveraging the Custom Inquiry feature, the user can enhance their workflow efficiency and ensure that critical information is readily accessible.
Posting Transactions in the Transaction Inquiry
A Posting option is available from the Purchases Transactions Inquiry screen from the Sapphire Tools Processes drop-down menu. The tool is named Post Transactions.
Please note that this will post ALL transactions in the list. To post a selection of transactions only, highlight the transactions you would like to post and hit the ‘Command/Ctrl G‘ keys to Show Subset, or use the Options Tool and select ‘Show Subset’ to show your selected transactions. Once you have a selected subset you may then proceed to post the Transactions.
Transaction Types
There are several Transaction Types which are displayed in the Purchases Transaction Inquiry screen. Each type is indicated by a three-letter code.
The first letter of the three letter code type indicates where the transaction originated:
| R: | Requisition | O: | Order |
| P: | Purchase |
The second letter of the three letter type code also indicates where the transaction originated:
| V: | Vendor | M: | Money |
| G: | Goods |
The third letter of the three letter type code indicates what the transaction is:
| I: | Invoice | J: | Journal |
| C: | Credit | P: | Payment |
| R: | Receipt |
Using this coding system above the following transactions are as follows:
Requisition Vendor Invoice is coded RVI, a Order Vendor Invoice shown as OVI, a Purchase Inwards Goods Journal is a PGJ, a Purchase Vendor Invoice a PVI, a Purchase Vendor Credit is a PVC, a Purchase Money Payment a PMP, and a Purchase Money Receipt is a PMR.
Status Codes
Each transaction has a Posted Status code attached. These are detailed below and are held in the Control Tab of a Transaction.
| Name. | Status Nº. | Details. |
| Ent: | -2 | Un-posted Lines updated (Modifiable). Line entered correctly and is ready to be posted. |
| No: | 0 | Un-posted (Modifiable). SapphireOne is preparing to post transaction. |
| Yes: | 1 | Posted. The line has been correctly entered and has been posted. |
| Wait: | 3 | Waiting to be posted. |
| Err: | -1 | Error in posting (Modifiable). System will not post until the error has been corrected. |
| Work: | 12 | Currently Processing un-posted. The line is being posted now. |
| Lock: | 4 | Record in use while trying to update. Will post in next posting run. |
| Hist: | 2 | Record is now in History. |
| Rec: | 8 | Waiting to be Reconciled but already posted. |
| Later: | 6 | Waiting to be posted via the activity Queue button. |
How to Print Reports from a Purchases Transaction Inquiry
Selecting the Print 
icon on the main toolbar brings up a print dialog box which allows the user to create various purchase reports based on information in the data file.
- Print Destination – Allows the user to select between Printer, creating a Custom Report or a Quick Report.
- Report Type – The user may select the type of report that you want to print. Details of all Report Types are outlined below.
- The Report Sort Order – Allows the user to sort data in different sequences and criteria while still using the same fundamental report format.
Report Types
- One Line Purchase – This report summarises the Purchases into one line.
- Purchase Audit – This report produces an audit trail report of the Purchases made.
- Purchase Audit Serial – This report produces an audit trail report of the purchases including the Line Items that have serial numbers attached to them.
- Purchase Allocation – This report details invoices and payments including allocation from the individual Client accounts.
- Inventory Check – This prints a report showing stock levels per Invoice.
- Inventory Location – This report prints a report showing stock levels per Invoice with an additional column specifying the location of each stock item. Please note: This report has been designed for data files with Locations set up.
- Requisition Audit – Provides an audit report of requisition transactions.
- Advanced… – Gives the user the ability to full customise and create your own reports.
- Discontinued Inventory – This creates a report of all discontinued inventory.
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