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Sales Orders Module

The Sales Orders Module in Zoho CRM records confirmed orders from customers. A Sales Order is typically created when a Quote is accepted. It documents the products or services ordered, pricing, payment terms, and delivery details, and can be converted to an Invoice.

The Sales Orders Module in Zoho CRM records confirmed orders from customers. A Sales Order is typically created when a Quote is accepted. It documents the products or services ordered, pricing, payment terms, and delivery details, and can be converted to an Invoice.

What is the Sales Orders Module in Zoho CRM?

A Sales Order (SO) in Zoho CRM is the record of a confirmed customer purchase. It sits in the quote-to-cash workflow between a Quote and an Invoice. When a customer accepts a Quote, the SO is created automatically with all line items preserved.

Sales Orders carry their own statuses: Created, Confirmed, Shipped, Delivered, Cancelled. These stages can trigger Workflow Rules – for instance, notifying the warehouse team when status changes to Confirmed.

Integration with Zoho Books

When Zoho CRM is integrated with Zoho Books, a Sales Order created in CRM syncs to Books automatically. The finance team can then convert it to an Invoice in Books, closing the loop on the order-to-revenue cycle.

Industry Example

FMCG Distribution: A beverage distributor’s sales rep closes a deal with a retailer. The accepted Quote becomes a Sales Order with SKU quantities and agreed rates. The Sales Order is marked Confirmed, which triggers a notification to the dispatch team. Once delivered, it moves to Delivered status and is sent to Zoho Books for invoicing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sales Orders Module in Zoho CRM?

The Sales Orders Module in Zoho CRM records confirmed orders from customers. A Sales Order is typically created when a Quote is accepted. It documents the products or services ordered, pricing, payment terms, and delivery details, and can be converted to an Invoice.

How is a Sales Order created in Zoho CRM?

A Sales Order is usually created by converting an accepted Quote. It can also be created manually. All product line items, pricing, and customer details carry over from the Quote automatically.

Does the Zoho CRM Sales Orders Module sync with Zoho Books?

Yes. When integrated, Sales Orders created in CRM sync to Zoho Books, where they can be converted to Invoices for billing.

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