Fishbowl: "PO can not be closed" — wrong status
PO %s can not be closed because the PO is %s
What triggers it
When you attempt to close or void a PO, Fishbowl checks its current status. The error message gives you two pieces of information: the PO number (first placeholder) and the current status (second placeholder, e.g., Fulfilled, Void, Closed Short, Pending Approval, or Bid Request). If the status is one of these locked or final states, Fishbowl stops the action.
Why Fishbowl blocks it
A PO has a defined lifecycle with specific state transitions. Once it reaches Fulfilled, Closed Short, Void, or Pending Approval, closing it a second time would create data conflicts and confusion in your inventory and accounting records. Fishbowl enforces this rule to maintain a clean audit trail and prevent double-processing or loss of transaction history.
What to do
Check the status shown in the error message. If it says Closed Short or Void, the PO is already in a closed state—no further action is needed. If it says Pending Approval or Bid Request, the PO may need to be reset to an Open or different state before you can close it. Contact your Fishbowl administrator to confirm what status transitions are allowed in your workflow.