Inventory

Stock Adjustments

Admin User 1 min read Updated Apr 10, 2026

Stock Adjustments

When actual stock doesn't match system quantities, use adjustments to correct it.

When to Adjust Stock

  • After a stock count

  • Damaged items removed

  • Theft or shrinkage

  • Data entry errors

  • Items used internally

Making an Adjustment

  1. Go to Items

  2. Find the product

  3. Click to view details

  4. Click Adjust Stock

  5. Enter:

    • Adjustment - Amount to add (+) or remove (-)

    • Reason - Why you're adjusting

    • Notes - Additional details

  6. Click Save

Adjustment Reasons

| Reason | When to Use | |--------|-------------| | Stock Count | After physical count | | Damaged | Items damaged and removed | | Theft | Suspected theft/shrinkage | | Internal Use | Used by staff | | Other | Any other reason |

Examples

Counted More Than System Shows

System shows 10, you counted 12:

  • Adjustment: +2

  • Reason: Stock Count

Damaged Items Removed

3 items damaged and thrown away:

  • Adjustment: -3

  • Reason: Damaged

Viewing Adjustment History

  1. Go to product details

  2. Click Stock History

  3. See all movements including adjustments

Tips

Include details about why you made the adjustment for future reference.

Before adjusting, count again to make sure you have the right number.

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