# Fishbowl: Item partially fulfilled

> A line item on this purchase order has received fewer items than ordered.

## What it means
This line item received fewer units than the order quantity. Fishbowl flags this state to prevent you from accidentally finalizing a purchase order when expected goods still haven't arrived.

## What to check
- Compare the ordered quantity to the received quantity on this line
- Confirm whether all expected shipments have actually arrived
- Decide whether to receive the remaining quantity, or if the shipment is final, close or void this line item

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