---
article_id: KB1371401
article_type: FAQ
component_ids:
  - SBN-AN-TX-INV
component_descriptions:
  - SAP Business Network for Procurement & Supply Chain > Transaction Documents > Transaction (Invoicing)
products:
  - SAP Business Network for Procurement and SAP Business Network for Supply Chain
personas:
  - Supplier
language: en
created: 2026-06-16
updated: 2026-06-16
source: Knowledge Base
url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB1371401
connect_url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB1371401?min=1
sap_for_me_url: https://me.sap.com/notes/KB1371401
---

# Purchase Order Based Invoicing Process - Search for a Purchase Order

## Symptom

The purchase order based invoicing process on the SAP Business Network begins with establishing a trading relationship with a buyer. Once this relationship has been established, you will need to search for a purchase-order that has been submitted by your buyer through the SAP Business Network.

Depending on the buying organizations invoicing requirements, a purchase order-based invoice may not be required. Review your customers transaction rules to determine if a purchase-order based invoice is the correct invoice type to submit.  
  
**Purchase Order Based Invoicing 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) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

## Resolution

- [How can I search for a purchase order?](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0395798)

## See Also

- [How do I accept a customer's trading relationship request/invitation?](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0396584)
- [Why can't I find a PO](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0394388)

## Keywords

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