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Software Renewal Order Type – How to Use

Written by Renee McNeese

Overview

Use the Software Renewal order type to renew or extend an existing software contract. For new software implementations please utilize the standard order type.

✅ Includes:

  • Renewing licenses

  • Extending support/maintenance

🚫 Do NOT use for:

  • New software purchases

  • Adding new software

  • Bundling with new equipment


✅ Requirements (Before You Submit)

  • 📄 Documentation required (renewal agreement)

  • Credit approval required prior to submission


🛠️ How to Submit

  1. Confirm it is a true renewal (existing contract)

  2. Select Software Renewal as the order type

  3. Work with your software overlay to get the quote/pricing added into the proposal.

  4. Gather required documentation (SSA and Lease documents if applicable)

  5. Obtain credit approval

  6. Create/validate the order in PREO and clear all winhelper rules

  7. Submit through standard PREO workflow


🤝 Need Help? Software Overlay

If you need help building or entering the renewal:

  • Engage your Software Overlay Rep for:

    • Configuration support

    • Pricing validation

    • Deal entry assistance


⚠️ Quick Reminders

  • Renewal = existing contract only

  • Classified as Post-Sales Revenue (PSR)

  • Missing documentation or approvals will delay processing


✅ Quick Reference

Scenario

Use Software Renewal

Renew existing contract

Extend support

New software

Add-on software

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