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Order Processing

Back Orders

This feature allows you to put items on backorder for a specific account. When the item(s) are back in stock, the backorder can be converted to an Active Order.

Last updated on 23 Oct, 2025

How to Enable Back Orders

  • Click on My Account

  • Click on Manage

  • Click on Edit

  • In the Order Processing section, click on the drop-down for the Allow Access for Back Orders field.

  • Select your preference: None, Admin Only, or All Users

  • Click on Save Changes

Now that the Back Orders feature has been enabled, it's ready for use.

Essential Things to Know About Back Orders

  • Inventory -- Back orders will not be deducted from inventory.

  • Warehouse -- the item's Primary Warehouse will be the only one reflected.

  • Pricing & Warehouse—When creating backorders, There is no option to select pricing and/or warehouse. However, this can be done when the back order is converted into an active, future, or draft order.

  • BO# -- is automatically assigned. The number sequence can be forwarded on the admin panel.

  • Closed back orders (BO) -- closed backorders cannot be edited and/or re-opened.

  • Backorders cannot be linked to a purchase order

How To Create an Order for Back Orders

  • Click on Orders

  • From the left-side menu, click on Back Orders

  • Click on New Back Order

  • Select the Account this item(s) is for

  • Start adding your item(s) and any notes as needed

    • Notes can be added to a line item or the entire order

  • Click on Submit Back Order

How To Convert a Back Order to an Active, Future, or Draft Order

  • Click on Orders

  • From the left-side menu, click on Back Orders

  • Click on the BO# you would like to convert

  • From the left-side menu, click on Start Order

  • Key in all the necessary data

  • Click on Submit Order

  • Once the order has been activated, the back order will be marked as Closed

Where Can I Find My Back Orders?

  • Back Orders can be found in multiple spots within Vinosmith:

    • In the Back Orders section

    • On the Accounts page

    • On the item's Product page

    • On the item's Producer page

    • On the Importer page

    • Back Orders Report

How to Enable Email Notification

When a back order is created, the rep assigned to the account will receive an email notification. Admin users can also receive a notification by enabling an OutboundEmail key.

  • Click on My Account

  • Click on Manage

  • Scroll down to the Outbound Emails section

  • On the far right, click on Add

  • Select back.orders.create

  • Click on Save

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