Sale order vs. Work order

Sales Order: A Sales Order (SO) is typically created when a customer places an order for goods or services. It confirms the details of the customer's purchase, such as the type and quantity of products, prices, and delivery terms. It's part of the sales process and is primarily used for order fulfillment.

Work Order: A Work Order (WO) is typically created internally by a company to manage work or tasks that need to be performed. It is used for production, maintenance, or service tasks. For example, a work order may be created to manufacture a product, repair equipment, or perform a service job. It's part of operations or project management.