When entering an order in Order Data Entry, you can place an order on hold if you want to make sure the order doesn’t get converted into an invoice while waiting for additional information or for any other reason.

From the TOP Main Menu, select Order Entry  ->  Order Entry System Menu  ->  Order Entry. Enter the order number to display on your screen. Type HOLD at the bottom of the order menu. You will see a flashing ‘HOLD’ next to the order number at the top of your screen. To reverse the hold, display the order on your screen and again type in ‘HOLD’.

If you want to convert an order on hold into an invoice, you will see this message display on your screen: