Overview
Create and manage customer quotations before an order is confirmed.
Main purposeCreate and manage customer quotations before an order is confirmed.
Important areasQuote number, status, quote date, valid until, account, contact, deal, line items, totals, terms, print preview, comments.
Business valueConsistent quote records reduce manual errors and preserve commercial history before order conversion.
Where To Find It
Common Path: Sales > Quotes
Exact access can depend on your QCRM role. If the menu item is not visible, ask an administrator to review your permissions.
How It Works
- A quote captures proposed items, quantities, prices, discounts, taxes, and terms.
- Accepted quotes can be converted to sales orders when the customer confirms.
- Print preview gives a customer-facing document view before sharing or printing.
Main Areas
| Area | What It Is Used For |
|---|---|
| Quote list | Review draft, sent, accepted, rejected, expired, or cancelled quotes. |
| Quote details | Shows account, contact, deal, dates, totals, and lines. |
| Line items | Each product or service row with quantity, price, discount, tax, and total. |
| Print preview | Customer-facing quote document. |
Important Fields And Controls
| Field Or Control | What It Means | When To Use It |
|---|---|---|
| Quote number | Optional or automatic quote reference. | Use automatic numbering unless your process requires a manual number. |
| Status | Draft, sent, accepted, rejected, expired, or cancelled. | Update as the customer responds. |
| Valid until | Date the offer expires. | Use to prevent old prices from staying active. |
| Customer reference | Customer-side request or reference number. | Use when the customer provided one. |
| Currency and rate | Commercial currency context. | Use when the quote is not in the default currency. |
| Terms and conditions | Commercial notes printed with the quote. | Use for payment, delivery, or validity terms. |
Recommended Workflow
- Create a new quote from the Quotes list or from the related customer/deal workflow.
- Link the account, contact, and deal where available.
- Add lines with item, unit, quantity, price, discount, and tax.
- Review subtotal, discount, tax, and grand total.
- Save the quote, preview it, then update the status when sent or accepted.
Best Practice
- Use predefined items and tax rates to reduce typing mistakes.
- Review valid-until dates before sending.
- Convert accepted quotes to orders instead of manually retyping an order.
Troubleshooting
- If totals look wrong, check quantity, unit price, discount percent, and tax percent on every line.
- If tax options are missing, ask an administrator to set active tax rates.
- If conversion is unavailable, check your order conversion permission.
FAQ
Can I save a quote without lines?
Yes, but customer-facing quotes should include clear line items before sending.
What happens after a quote is accepted?
Create or convert it into a sales order so fulfillment can continue.