Concepts Tasks Settings Changing the Status of a Blanket Order Before you can use a blanket order that you have created, you need to mark it as “Active.” You can create releases from active blanket orders. When you no longer want to use the blanket order, you can mark it as “Closed.” You cannot create releases from closed blanket orders. If purchase order approvals are being used, you must first have the blanket order approved. To Mark the Blanket Order as Active 1. Open the blanket order that you need to mark as active. 2. Make sure that editing is enabled. 3. From the Purchase Order menu, select Mark Blanket Order as Active. The system displays a confirmation message. Click OK. 4. Save and close the blanket order. To Mark the Blanket Order as Closed 1. Open the blanket order that you need to mark as closed. 2. From the Purchase Order menu, select Mark as Closed. 3. Save and close the blanket order.