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Ordering in Lawson

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1. Log in to Lawson by clicking on MNCPPC Azure.

2. On the menu at the far left, expand "Bookmarks", head to "Requisition Center", and enter "Shopping".

3. Fill in all fields except "Priority". Change "Requesting Location" tab if necessary. That will determine which location the items will be delivered to.

4. Click on the "Accounting" tab near the top of the window, and fill in the fields highlighted.

5. Complete the "Comment Tab" by clicking in the circle by one of the comments. Below that section, type in the name and/or location of where to deliver to. Under that, select from the drop down menu, "Comments to Print on Pick List".  This allows you to designate a delivery recipient.

6. Head to "Template" at the top of the window. Then go to "Location Templates". A list will then appear on the left and you must select the correct product category.

7. A second list containing items will appear. Choose the item you are ordering.  Select an item and choose its quantity.

In order to make searching easier, you can type the item name or a description in the search field. (Linked Doc)

8. Click on the "Add Selected" button to add the item to your "Requisition Lines".

9. If necessary, click on "Location Template" to find items belonging to another category to add to the order.

10. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to find your next item, and add them to your "Requisition Lines".

11. Press the "Print" button at the bottom right of the window, and a file will appear. Use the print function to receive a PDF of the order.

Take note of the Requisition number.

12. Make sure to select the "Release" button (VERY IMPORTANT).

13. Return to the main page for LAWSON and click on "Status". If the order was successfully requested, you will see an entry with the same requisition number at the top of the order status list.

If you have any issues with Lawson Requisitions, contact your group's buyer for additional help.

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