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title: "What is the process for creating and receiving a Purchase Order with a past date in ServiceTitan's inventory system?"
slug: "process-creating-receiving-purchase-order-past-date-servicetitans-inventory"
updated: 2026-10-15T00:50:58Z
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# What is the process for creating and receiving a Purchase Order with a past date in ServiceTitan's inventory system?

## Problem

Sometimes, a PO is not created or received on time. You may need to post it with a past date.

## Solution

**Creating a Purchase Order with a Past Date**

1. Go to the Inventory page in ServiceTitan.
2. Click **Create new PO**.
3. Fill out all the required information for the PO. This includes selecting the job, choosing the vendor, setting the items, and importantly, setting the creation date to the desired past date.
4. Click **Create** to finalize the PO.

**Editing the Sent Date of a Purchase Order**

1. After creating the PO, go to the *Purchase Order* section.
2. Find the PO you just created and click to open it.
3. From the **Action** drop-down, click **Edit**.
4. Scroll down to the *Sent Date* and change it to the past date you need.
5. Save the changes.

**Receiving a Purchase Order with a Past Date**

1. Now that the sent date is set to a past date, you can receive the PO.
2. Go to the PO details page.
3. Click on the option to receive the PO.
4. During the receiving process, you will be able to mark it with the past date you need.

By following these steps, you can successfully create and receive a PO in ServiceTitan with a past date, ensuring your inventory records are accurate and up to date.