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# Commitments (Subcontracts and Purchase Orders)

> Manage subcontracts, purchase orders, schedule of values, and commitment change orders.

Commitments are the subcontracts and purchase orders issued for the project. Each commitment has a vendor, a schedule of values (SOV), and a workflow for change orders and invoices.

## Commitment Types

* **Subcontract** — a contract with a trade subcontractor for labor and materials.
* **Purchase Order (PO)** — a one-time or recurring order for materials, equipment, or services.

## Open Commitments

1. Select the project.
2. Open **Commitments** from the sidebar.
3. The log lists every commitment with vendor, total value, and status.

## Create a Commitment

1. Select **Create Subcontract** or **Create Purchase Order**.
2. Choose the **Vendor** from the company directory.
3. Enter the **Title**, **Description**, **Effective Date**, and **Execution Date**.
4. Add SOV line items: cost code, description, quantity, unit cost.
5. Save the commitment.

If the vendor does not appear in the dropdown, add them through the [Company Directory](/help/articles/company-directory) first.

## Schedule of Values (SOV)

The SOV breaks the commitment into billable line items. Each line shows:

* Original value
* Approved changes
* Revised value
* Billed to date
* Remaining balance

The vendor invoices against these SOV lines through pay applications.

## Commitment Change Orders

When the scope of a commitment changes:

1. Open the commitment record.
2. Select the **Change Orders** tab.
3. Create a new Commitment Change Order (CCO) with line item adjustments.
4. Submit for approval.

Approved CCO values update the SOV and the project's committed total.

## Related Articles

* [Create a Purchase Order Commitment](/help/articles/create-purchase-order-commitment)
* [Invoicing](/help/articles/invoicing)
* [Budget Overview](/help/articles/budget-overview)
* [Company Directory](/help/articles/company-directory)