---
article_id: KB0395798
article_type: FAQ
component_ids:
  - SBN-AN-TX-ADM-ORD
  - SBN-AN-TX-POA
component_descriptions:
  - SAP Business Network for Procurement & Supply Chain > Transaction Documents > Transaction (Purchase Orders, Ship Notices & Goods Receipts)
  - Transaction Documents > Transaction Document Administration > Transaction Document Administration Orders
products:
  - SAP Business Network for Procurement and SAP Business Network for Supply Chain
personas:
  - Supplier
language: en
created: 2026-10-09
updated: 2026-10-09
source: Knowledge Base
url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0395798
connect_url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0395798?min=1
sap_for_me_url: https://me.sap.com/notes/KB0395798
---

# How can I search for a purchase order?

## Symptom

How do I find a Purchase Order(PO)? Can I look up a PO by number?

## Resolution

1. Click **Workbench** and select an **Orders** based tile.  
   **Note:** If you are unable to locate the **Orders** based tile, you will first need to [add a tile onto your Workbench](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0409781).
2. Under the **Edit filter** section, enter the PO number in the **Order number** field.
3. Select the **Exact match** ratio button below the purchase order number.
4. Click **Apply**.

Note: Search function is available on Home for Enterprise Account Supplier. They can search with order number.

## See Also

Orders that are over 365 days old can only be found if searched manually by exact number.

If you want to view the full list of orders in your account instead of a specific PO, set the **Creation date** filter to **Last 365 days** and click **Apply**.

If you still cannot find a PO after following the previous steps, see [Why can't I find a purchase order?](https://support.ariba.com/Item/view/KB0394388)

**Purchase Order Based Invoicing Process**

Explore your entire journey in this business process:

| \<**Current**>  <br>**Search for a Purchase Order** | >>  <br>[**Create a Purchase Order Based Invoice**](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB1373194) | >>  <br>[**Check Invoice Status**](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB1373231) | >>  <br>[**Edit and Resubmit Rejected or Submitted Invoice**](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB1373271) | >>  <br>[**Receive Payment**](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB1373386) |
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