# Sync AWD Shipment and PO

## Overview

Sellercloud allows you to sync a [Purchase Order (PO)](https://descartessystems.aha.io/pages/7630848713094527310) to an [AWD Inbound Shipment](https://descartessystems.aha.io/pages/7630833717151247057). This is a convenient way to streamline the process of purchasing inventory and sending it to Amazon’s Distribution Centers.

There are two ways to sync a PO and an AWD Inbound Shipment:

- **Link** - This option is used for direct dropshipping from your Vendor. It copies over all product data and connects the PO and AWD shipment.

- **Copy** - This option allows you to copy product information with a single action, without linking the PO and the Shipment. In this case, you will receive the purchased quantity in your warehouse and ship it to Amazon yourself.

**AWD Shipments** and **POs** can only be linked 1:1. You cannot link several shipments to a single Purchase Order or one shipment to multiple POs.

## Sync AWD Shipment to PO

To associate an existing **AWD Inbound Shipment** with a **Purchase Order**:

1. Go to **Inventory** > **Amazon Inbound Shipments** > **Manage AWD Shipments.**

2. Open an **AWD Inbound Shipment.**

3. Click **Actions** > **Generate / Sync to PO**.

4. In the pop-up modal, select one of the 4 options:

1. **Link to New PO**
   2. **Link to Existing PO**
   3. **Copy to New PO**
   4. **Copy to Existing PO**

5. Based on your selection, continue with the steps in the [Link to PO](https://help.sellercloud.com/sellercloud-knowledge-base/integrations/channels/amazon/sync-awd-shipment-and-po~7630833802903069022#link-to-po) or [Copy to PO](https://help.sellercloud.com/sellercloud-knowledge-base/integrations/channels/amazon/sync-awd-shipment-and-po~7630833802903069022#copy-to-po) section below.

### Link to PO

Linking an **AWD Shipment** to a **PO** connects the two and copies all of the shipment items over to the PO. Then, you can send the PO to your vendor so that they can ship directly to AWD. When linked, the **AWD Shipment Details** page will have:

- The linked **PO ID** at the top of the page. This is also a hyperlink to the **Purchase Order Details** page.
- A new non-editable **Ship by Vendor** field, indicating which vendor you have sent the PO to.

To Link an **AWD Shipment** to a new PO:

1. In the **Sync to PO** pop-up modal, select **Link to New PO**.

2. Click **Next.**

3. Fill in the **New PO Name**. This will be the **Description** of the new Purchase Order.

4. Select a **Vendor.**

5. Click **Next.**

6. Review the product information on the next page. You will not be able to edit the product or quantities. However, if you are sending a Shadow SKU to Amazon, here you can select the Parent ID to add to the PO.

7. When done, click **Finish.**

To link an **AWD Inbound Shipment** to an existing PO:

1. In the **Sync to PO** pop-up modal, select **Link to Existing PO**.

2. Start typing in the search bar to find the PO ID.

You can only link a shipment if the existing PO has no items in it and no received quantities.

3. Click **Next.**

4. Review the product information on the next page. You will not be able to edit the product or quantities. However, if you are sending a Shadow SKU to Amazon, here you can select the Parent ID to add to the PO.

5. When done, click **Finish.**

### Copy to PO

Copying only copies the Shipment's items to a PO without linking them. Use this option if you plan to receive the PO and then ship the items to Amazon yourself.

To Copy an **AWD Shipment** to a new PO:

1. In the **Sync to PO** pop-up modal, select **Copy to New PO**.

2. Click **Next.**

3. Fill in the **New PO Name**. This will be the **Description** of the new Purchase Order.

4. Select a **Vendor.**

5. Click **Next.**

6. Review the product information on the next page. You can edit the **Qty for PO**, and if you are sending a Shadow SKU to Amazon, you can select the Parent ID to add to the PO.

7. When you are ready, click **Finish**.

To Copy an **AWD Shipment** to an existing PO:

1. In the **Sync to PO** pop-up modal, select **Copy to Existing PO**.

2. Start typing in the search bar to find the PO ID.

3. Click **Next**.

4. Review the product information on the next page. You can edit the Qty for PO, and if you are sending a Shadow SKU to Amazon, you can select the Parent ID to add to the PO.

5. When you are ready, click **Finish**.

## Sync PO to AWD Shipment

To associate an existing **Purchase Order** with an **AWD Inbound Shipment**:

1. Go to **Purchasing** > **Manage POs.**

2. Open the **Purchase Order Details** page.

3. From the **Actions** menu > **Sync To AWD Shipment**.

4. In the pop-up modal, select one of the 4 options:

1. **Link to New AWD Shipment**
   2. **Link to Existing AWD Shipment**
   3. **Copy to New AWD Shipment**
   4. **Copy to Existing AWD Shipment**

5. Based on your selection, continue with the steps in the [Link to AWD Shipment](https://help.sellercloud.com/sellercloud-knowledge-base/integrations/channels/amazon/sync-awd-shipment-and-po~7630833802903069022#link-to-awd-shipment) or [Copy to AWD Shipment](https://help.sellercloud.com/sellercloud-knowledge-base/integrations/channels/amazon/sync-awd-shipment-and-po~7630833802903069022#copy-to-awd-shipment) section below.

### Link to AWD Shipment

Linking a **PO** to an **AWD Shipment** connects the two and copies the PO items over to the shipment. Then you can send the PO to your vendor so that they can ship directly to Amazon. When linked, the **Purchase Order Details** page will have:

- A pill at the top of the page with the ID of the linked Shipment.
- A new action to **Unlink from AWD Shipment**.

To link a PO to a new AWD Shipment:

1. In the **Sync to AWD Shipment** pop-up modal, select **Link To New AWD Shipment**.

2. Click **Next**.

3. Select a **Company.**

4. Fill in the **Shipment Name**. This will be the **Description** of the new AWD Shipment.

5. Select the SKUs from the PO that you want to copy over. If you are sending a Shadow SKU to Amazon, here you can select the Shadow ID to add to the Shipment.

6. When you are ready, click **Finish.**

To link a PO to an existing AWD Shipment:

1. In the **Sync to AWD Shipment** pop-up modal, select **Link To Existing AWD Shipment**.

2. Click **Next**.

3. Select a **Company**.

4. Search for an existing shipment either by **Shipment** **ID** or **Description** (Name).

5. Select the SKUs from the PO that you want to copy over. If you are sending a Shadow SKU to Amazon, here you can select the Shadow ID to add to the Shipment.

6. When you are ready, click **Finish.**

### Copy to AWD Shipment

Copying only copies the PO’s items to an AWD Shipment without linking them. Use this option if you plan to receive the PO and then ship the items to Amazon yourself.

To Copy a **PO** to a new **AWD Shipment:**

1. In the **Sync to AWD Shipment** pop-up modal, select **Copy To New AWD Shipment**.

2. Click **Next**.

3. Select a **Company.**

4. Fill in the **Shipment Name**. This will be the **Description** of the new AWD Shipment.

5. Select the SKUs from the PO that you want to copy over. If you are sending a Shadow SKU to Amazon, here you can select the Shadow ID to add to the Shipment.

6. When you are ready, click **Finish.**

To Copy a **PO** to an existing AWD Shipment:

1. In the **Sync to AWD Shipment** pop-up modal, select **Copy To Existing AWD Shipment**.

2. Click **Next**.

3. Select a **Company**.

4. Search for an existing shipment either by **Shipment** **ID** or **Description** (Name).

5. Select the SKUs from the PO that you want to copy over. If you are sending a Shadow SKU to Amazon, here you can select the Shadow ID to add to the Shipment.

6. When you are ready, click **Finish.**

## Unlink PO and AWD Shipment

You can remove the link between a **Purchase Order** and an **AWD Inbound Shipment only** from the **PO Details** page.

To do that:

1. Go to **Purchasing** > **Manage POs.**

2. Open the **Purchase Order Details** page.

3. From **Actions** > **Unlink from AWD Shipment**.

Once you have unlinked the **PO** and the **Shipment,** you won't be able to re-link them, because the **Purchase Order** will retain the items copied over from the original linking. If you want to re-establish the connection, you can either remove all products from the **PO Details Page** > **Toolbox** > **Items** or cancel the PO and create a new one.