Why does Fishbowl say "Labor parts and overhead parts cannot be added to a purchase order."?

You're trying to add a part classified as Labor or Overhead to a purchase order. These part types represent internal costs, not purchasable inventory, so Fishbowl blocks them from POs.

Fishbowl: "Labor/overhead parts cannot be added to PO"

What it means

Purchase orders are designed for acquiring materials from external vendors. Labor and Overhead parts represent internal cost tracking rather than purchasable inventory, so Fishbowl prevents adding them to purchase orders. This validation rule ensures the document type stays aligned with its intended business use.

What to check

Is the part you’re trying to add classified as Labor or Overhead? Check the part’s classification in its record.
Should you be using a Material or Inventory part instead?
Is a purchase order the right document for your workflow? If you need to track labor or overhead, consider whether a different process fits better.