In a purchase order for a certain quantity of an item, which setting controls processing for a lesser quantity?

The setting that most directly controls processing for a lesser quantity in a purchase order is Partial Conversion Handling. This option allows the system to process orders even if the quantity received is less than the quantity ordered.

In many purchasing workflows, it is common to receive only a portion of the ordered items due to stock shortages or supplier issues. By enabling Partial Conversion Handling, users can record the received quantity that may be less than what was originally ordered and proceed with the transaction without needing to create a new order. This facilitates smoother inventory management and helps maintain accurate records of what has been received compared to what was ordered.

Other settings, while relevant to inventory and order processing, do not specifically address the handling of situations where the quantity received is less than ordered in the same direct manner. For instance, Excess Quantity Handling typically addresses scenarios where more items are received than ordered, while Back-order Processing refers to handling items not immediately available but ordered. Quantity Tolerance Levels can define acceptable variances in quantities for certain thresholds but do not primarily manage how to process or document a lesser quantity directly.