Bromcom Finance: Configuring Bromcom to send purchase orders by email

Prerequisites – Please ensure you have configured email for the Bromcom MIS system as per instructions in the following guide. Sending emails from your school email address in Bromcom – Frequently Asked Questions

To enable Bromcom Finance module to send emails for BACS and purchase orders, you need to complete the following steps:

  1. Browse to Modules > Finance > Maintenance > Purchase Order Definition
  2. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the Email Settings section
  3. Enter in your details as follows:
    • Return Email Address – The email address that will receive the replies from the supplier
    • BCC email address – If you wish to receive a copy of the sent emails you can enter it here
    • Message subject – the subject of your emails which is customisable ‘Purchase order from’ etc.
    • Message body – the body of the emails you send, customisable.

4. When you are satisfied with the entered information, scroll to the top of the page and click the Save button.

5. Browse to Config > Finance > BACS Configuration

6. As shown above, ensure that the Use SMTP settings configured for MIS is enabled, unless you wish to configure a different mail server. You will then need to fill in the fields as per the below:

    • Return Email Address – The email address that will receive the replies from the supplier
    • BCC email address – If you wish to receive a copy of the sent emails you can enter it here
    • Message subject – the subject of your emails which is customisable ‘Purchase order from’ etc.
    • Message body – the body of the emails you send, customisable.

7. When you are satisfied your information is correct, click Save.

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