AWS marketplace documentation change
Summary
Updated purchase order documentation with clarified PO number handling, added PO line number support, and restructured PO assignment options
Security assessment
Changes focus on billing process improvements and documentation clarity. Added support for PO line numbers and rephrased PO assignment options improve financial tracking but do not address security vulnerabilities or introduce security features. No evidence of security vulnerability mitigation or security feature introduction in the diff.
Diff
diff --git a/marketplace/latest/buyerguide/buyer-purchase-orders.md b/marketplace/latest/buyerguide/buyer-purchase-orders.md index dbf4a25ba..3c1262742 100644 --- a//marketplace/latest/buyerguide/buyer-purchase-orders.md +++ b//marketplace/latest/buyerguide/buyer-purchase-orders.md @@ -9 +9 @@ Using purchase orders for AWS Marketplace transactionsAdding a PO during a trans -When you use purchase orders (POs) in AWS Marketplace and the AWS Billing console, you receive invoices from AWS that include the customer-defined PO number. This approach simplifies payment processing and cost allocation. In AWS Marketplace, out-of-cycle invoices include purchases that are billed either immediately or according to a defined payment scheduled in a private offer. Generally, pay-as-you-go charges appear on a consolidated AWS Marketplace monthly usage invoice. +When you use purchase orders (POs) in AWS Marketplace and the AWS Billing console, you receive invoices from AWS that include a purchase order (PO) number that you define. This approach simplifies payment processing and cost allocation. In AWS Marketplace, out-of-cycle invoices include purchases that are billed either immediately or according to a defined payment schedule in a private offer. Generally, pay-as-you-go charges appear on a consolidated AWS Marketplace monthly usage invoice. @@ -17 +17 @@ You can add a PO at transaction time. AWS generates invoices based on the provid - 1. Find and prepare to purchase a product from AWS Marketplace. + 1. Find a product on AWS Marketplace and prepare to purchase it. @@ -19 +19 @@ You can add a PO at transaction time. AWS generates invoices based on the provid - 2. During the purchase process, for **Purchase order number** , choose **Add a purchase order**. + 2. During the purchase process, under **Purchase order (PO) number** , choose **Add a purchase order**. @@ -24,0 +25,2 @@ Your PO number is the identifier that you use to track it in your system. It's u + 4. (Optional) Specify the PO line number in the **Purchase order line** field. The PO line number defaults to **1**. We recommend changing the default only when you have a multi-line purchase order. + @@ -30 +32,3 @@ For transactions that result in multiple invoices, AWS Marketplace supports mult - * No PO assignment: No PO numbers will be associated with your charges. This option provides no additional tracking or invoice details. If you have a PO in the billing console, it may still apply to this purchase. + * **No PO number** – No PO numbers appear with your charges. This option provides no additional tracking or invoice details. If you have a PO in the billing console, it may still apply to this purchase. + + * **One PO number for all charges** – Applies one purchase order to all fixed and pay-as-you-go charges, including one-time fees, recurring subscriptions, and usage-based services. @@ -32 +36 @@ For transactions that result in multiple invoices, AWS Marketplace supports mult - * Use one PO for all charges (fixed charges and usage): Use one PO number for all your AWS Marketplace charges, including one-time fees, recurring subscriptions, and usage-based services. + * **Separate PO numbers for fixed and usage charges** – Assign one PO number for all your fixed charges, such as up-front and recurring payments, and a separate PO number for all pay-as-you-go charges. @@ -34 +38 @@ For transactions that result in multiple invoices, AWS Marketplace supports mult - * Separate POs for fixed charges and usage charges: Assign one PO number for all your fixed charges (scheduled and upfront payments), and a separate PO number for all your usage-based (pay-as-you-go) charges. This option allows you to differentiate between fixed and variable charges. + * **Unique PO numbers for each individual charge** – Specify a unique PO number for each charge on your account. @@ -36 +39,0 @@ For transactions that result in multiple invoices, AWS Marketplace supports mult - * Individual PO for each charge: Assign individual PO numbers to each charge associated with your order. @@ -39,0 +43 @@ For transactions that result in multiple invoices, AWS Marketplace supports mult +In addition, you can assign line numbers from purchase orders to the charges in a subscrition. @@ -45 +49 @@ For information about a PO, including POs provided during AWS Marketplace transa -To add a PO number during a transaction, complete the following steps: +The following steps explain how to add a PO number during a transaction. @@ -47 +51 @@ To add a PO number during a transaction, complete the following steps: - 1. From the **Offer acceptance** page, find the PO number. +From the **Offer acceptance** page, find the PO number. @@ -49 +53 @@ To add a PO number during a transaction, complete the following steps: - 2. Choose either one PO number for all charges or multiple PO numbers for individual charges. + 1. Choose either one PO number for all charges or multiple PO numbers for individual charges. @@ -51 +55,3 @@ To add a PO number during a transaction, complete the following steps: - 3. Enter the PO number. The number can be up to 200 characters in length. + 2. Enter the PO number. The number can be up to 200 characters in length. + + 3. (Optional) If you have a multi-line purchase order, enter the PO line number. Otherwise, the PO line defaults to **1**. We recommend changing the default only when you have a multi-line purchase order. @@ -58 +64 @@ To add a PO number during a transaction, complete the following steps: -After subscribing to an AWS Marketplace product, you can add a PO number from the **Subscription details** page. When a PO is associated with a charge, the generated invoice for that charge includes your PO number. You can provide the same PO number or different PO numbers for each charge. For more information about usage charges, see the [AWS Billing console](https://aws.amazon.com/aws-cost-management/aws-billing/faqs/). +After subscribing to an AWS Marketplace product, you can use the **Subscription details** page to add a PO number. When a PO is associated with a charge, the invoice for that charge includes your PO number. You can provide the same PO number or different PO numbers for each charge. For more information about usage charges, see the [AWS Billing console](https://aws.amazon.com/aws-cost-management/aws-billing/faqs/). @@ -64 +70 @@ You can only enter PO numbers for future charges. -###### To add or update a PO prior to invoice creation: +###### To update a PO @@ -69,0 +76,2 @@ You can only enter PO numbers for future charges. + 3. (Optional) If you have a multi-line purchase order, enter the PO line number. Otherwise, the PO line defaults to **1**. We recommend changing the default only when you have a multi-line purchase order. +