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Write Off Stock

Use this activity to account for obsolete or damaged stock as a loss.

Each Write Off Category is associated with a Nominal Ledger account. If Nominal Ledger integration is enabled for Stock Control, this account will be used when the category is selected on a write off transaction.

Before using this screen, ensure you have created your Write Off Categories.

To write off a stock item

Open: Stock Control > Rapid Entry Stock Movements > Stock Transfer (Rapid Entry)

In the Default Values section, set any defaults which will apply to all lines as they are entered :

 

Date : The default Transaction Date.

Reference : The default Transaction Reference.

  • This reference will be recorded in Stock History and Nominal Ledger postings (if applicable).

Second Ref : The default Transaction 2nd Reference.

  • This reference will be recorded in Stock History.

Warehouse : The default Warehouse location to transfer stock from.

  • If no default warehouse is entered, it must be selected for each line.

Write Off Category : The default Write Off Category to use.

  • If no default write-off category is entered, it must be selected for each line.

 

In the Enter Stock Records section, record the details of each stock addition :

 

Code : Enter or select the Stock Item.

  • Once entered, the Item Name and Stock Unit will be displayed.

Date : The Transaction Date.

  • This date will be used for Stock History and Nominal Ledger postings (if applicable).
  • If a default date was entered above it will default to that date; otherwise it will default to the current date.

Reference : The Transaction Reference.

  • This reference will be recorded in Stock History and Nominal Ledger postings (if applicable).

Second Ref : The Transaction 2nd Reference.

  • This reference will be recorded in Stock History.

Warehouse / Bin : Select the Warehouse location and Bin to issue stock from.

  • If Multiple Locations is not enabled, the HOME warehouse and Unspecified bin will be selected automatically.

Quantity : Enter the Quantity of stock to write off.

  • Up to five decimal places can be used unless the item is serial numbered, where it is limited to a whole number.
  • If the item is traceable, the traceable details entry screen is automatically opened.

Write Off Category : Select the Write Off Category for the transaction.

 

To write off traceable items:

 

1. After entering the Quantity and tabbing or clicking out of the field, the traceable numbers selection screen pops up automatically.

2. Select the batch/serial numbers to be written off by selecting the check box to the left of each item.

3. Batch only: in the New Quantity column enter the amount to be written off expressed in the item’s stock unit.

4. Click OK to save the information. The total quantity of traceable items selected should match the quantity entered to write off. If it does not, the Quantity field will be reduced to match the total traceable numbers selected.

Tip: When dealing with batch/serial numbered items you can also use:

  • Auto select: The system selects the items for you starting with the first item and continues in the order in which they are displayed until the required quantity is satisfied.
  • Find: To search for batch/serial numbered items.
  • Show details: To view details of Receipts or Allocations, such as the item’s supplier, goods received details, or allocation details.
  • Refresh: To update the status availability of displayed items when items have been secured by other Sage 200c processes.
  • Attributes: View attributes for the traceable item that have been set on the item’s product group.

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