# Buyout to Po

_User Guide › Projects Management › Buyout to Po_

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*Buyout to Po*

![Save](https://atloriaassets.blob.core.windows.net/assets/a438221c-c1af-407c-b9e6-a56c986db846/0eb348ff36c31c90ae028b8d3b511f86.png)

![Save and Close](https://atloriaassets.blob.core.windows.net/assets/a438221c-c1af-407c-b9e6-a56c986db846/e8d4f8ef16b89bfca71796f5ad46ea28.png)

## Overview

Use the Buyout to Po form to record and maintain buyout information for a project order. Project managers and purchasing officers use this form when project purchasing details need to be prepared and retained as part of the project order process. Use the form before leaving the Buyout workspace so that the information is saved.

## Before you start

- Ensure that you have access to the **PM** and **Buyout** work areas.
- Have the relevant project order available before opening the Buyout to Po form.

## Steps

1. From the application navigation, select **PM**.

2. Select **Buyout** to open the Buyout to Po form.

3. Complete the required information on the form.

4. Select **Save** to save the information and continue working on the form.

5. When the form is complete, select **Save and Close**.

> **Warning:** If you attempt to leave the form while changes have not been saved, the application displays a warning before you leave.

## Tips & cautions

> **Tip:** Select **Save** while working on the form to retain your changes before continuing with other project activities.

> **Note:** Use **Save and Close** when you have finished entering or reviewing the Buyout to Po information.

## Troubleshooting

| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| A warning appears when you leave the form. | The form contains unsaved changes. | Select **Save** to retain the changes, or respond to the warning before leaving the form. |
| The Buyout to Po form is not available. | You are not in the project management work area. | Select **PM**, then select **Buyout**. |

## Result

The Buyout to Po form is saved and closed.

## Related pages

- [List](doc:projects-management-buyout-to-order-list-view-record)
- [Projects Management — Overview](doc:projects-management-overview)
- [Projects Management — Learning Path](doc:workflows-projects-management)
- [Getting Started with Projects Management](doc:projects-management-getting-started)
- [Projects Management](doc:projects-management-edit-record)
- [Projects Management](doc:projects-management-guide)
- [Project Orders List](doc:projects-management-edit-list-view-record)
- [orders](doc:orders-2)
- [delivered orders](doc:delivered-orders)
- [New Direct Order](doc:projects-management-edit-list-newdirectorder)
- [New Instant Job](doc:projects-management-edit-list-newinstantjob)
- [Production Order](doc:projects-management-production-order-edit-record)
- [Shipping Order](doc:projects-management-shipping-order-edit-record)