System Option #184 - When filling a backordered item the Unit Price of the item is normally validated using the Base Cost and Minimum Selling Price which were in effect at the time the item was originally sold.

 

The entrée Backorder system is designed under the assumption that the price agreed upon at the time of sale is what will be charged when the product becomes available. In a situation where the cost of the product increases substantially or the original price was already marginal, it is possible that retaining the original price could result in the product being sold at a loss.

 

Some distributors may not want to allow losses on backorder items. With this option checked the system switches the Unit Price validation process to use the current Base Cost and Minimum Selling Price to assure that the product is not sold at a loss.

 

By default this option is "Off" or unchecked.