Can I create a purchase order and link it to an existing bill?

AI generated answer (using internal Slack threads):

Based on the conversations, it appears that you can link a standalone bill to an existing Purchase Order (PO) in NetSuite. However, this process is not straightforward and may require some additional steps. One way to link a bill to a PO is to set the

orderdoc

and

orderline

on the bill record. This should establish a link to the PO. However, this method seems to be more applicable if the bill was created from the PO or if it was uploaded via CSV or web service. If the bill was created independently, you might need to refer to SuiteAnswer "85845" for guidance on linking during the creation process. If you want to link an existing bill to a PO as an update, SuiteAnswer "74768" might be more helpful. However, some users have reported that it's not possible to link a standalone bill to a PO unless the bill is generated directly from the PO. If the bill is not paid and open, one option is to delete it and create the bill from the PO. Another workaround is to add a custom field for the transaction and manually select the corresponding PO as the value. This won't create a proper reference as related records, but it can serve as a manual link between the bill and the PO. Please note that modifying the item or expense category in the bill can break the existing link to the PO. Also, there's a risk that users might select the incorrect PO when manually linking the bill to the PO. ****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ******