Create a related record from within an account or contact

Can I do this task?

You can create a case, contract, opportunity, quote, order, or invoice from within an account or contact record. With an account or contact record open, you can quickly open a new record form, take note of an issue, sale, or other activity, and the new information is automatically linked to the record.

  1. In the Navigation Pane, click Sales, and then click either Accounts or Contacts.
  2. In the list of records, open the account or contact you need.
  3. Under Sales, select Opportunities, Quotes, Orders, or Invoices.
  4. On the Actions toolbar, click the appropriate button for the type of new record you want.
  5. Under Service, select Cases or Contracts.
  6. On the Actions toolbar, click the appropriate button for the type of new record you want.
  7. Complete the form.
  8. Click Save and Close. This will link the records.

Related Topics

Managing Opportunities

Managing Accounts and Contacts

Creating the Product Catalog

Supporting Customer Service with Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Creating Contracts

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