# Select price books items (requesters)
Price books are lists of preapproved items and prices your company has set up with suppliers. These can come from hosted catalogs or punchouts. When you submit a request, KIT can suggest matching items from these catalogs based on the item’s description, manufacturer, or category. If all items in your request are matched, the request may be routed directly for purchase, skipping extra steps.
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**Why don't I see price books?** Price books are only available if your company has turned on the feature and uploaded catalogs.
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### Why use Price Books or punchouts?
* **Faster requests**: You can select items that are already approved—no extra review needed.
* **Fewer errors**: Use the right items with the right prices, every time.
* **Less back-and-forth**: Get what you need more quickly, without extra questions or delays.
### Request an item
When you submit a request, include key details like the item description, manufacturer, or category. KIT uses semantic search, so it understands what you mean, not just the exact words, to find matching items in your company’s price books. If matches are found, you’ll be able to review and select from a list of suggested items.
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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation
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The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.
Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.
