approval status in purchase order is read only after enabling purchase approvals

AI generated answer (using internal Slack threads):

Based on the conversations, it appears that the approval status of a Purchase Order (PO) in NetSuite becomes read-only after enabling purchase approvals. This is because the approval workflow locks the record upon approval to prevent further edits. However, it is possible to customize this behavior using custom workflows or scripts. For instance, you can configure the system to allow certain fields to be editable even after approval. If these fields are changed, the PO can be requeued for approval. This provides a balance between maintaining control over approved POs and allowing necessary changes. To enable approval routing for Purchase Orders, you need to go to

Setup > Accounting > Accounting Preferences > Approval Routing

and turn on the option for Purchase Orders. Once this is done, all Purchase Orders will go through the approval process. If you have a custom workflow for approvals, it will be used in this process. ****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ******