> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.rbsgo.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.rbsgo.com/purchase/purchase-module/analysis/po-item-rate-variance.md).
# PO Item Rate Variance
The **PO Item Rate Variance** is used to identify the difference between the rate (price) of an item in a Purchase Order (PO) and the agreed, standard, or expected rate.
## **Steps to View PO Item Rate Variance**
Step 1: Navigate to the **Purchase** main menu from the dashboard.
1. Click on **Analysis**.
2. From the Analysis menu, select **PO Item Rate Variance**.
* After clicking **PO Item Rate Variance**, the report screen will open.
Step 2: Click on the **Item Search** icon.
1. Search and select the required item for which you want to view the rate variance.
Step 3: Click on the **Advanced Filter** option available on the screen.
* Use filters to refine your report results.
Step 4: Click on the **Display** button.
* The system will generate and display the **PO Item Rate Variance** report based on the selected criteria.
Step 5: Click on the **Excel** button.
* The report will be downloaded in **Excel format** for further analysis, sharing, and record keeping.
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