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How to correct a stock movement

Use a new movement to fix an amount or location while keeping the original history.

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  1. Find the mistake first
  2. Match the correction to the error
  3. Verify the result

A wrong quantity or shelf can happen. In Depo, movements are part of the record. A correcting movement makes the change understandable without hiding the original entry.

Find the mistake first

Check the item, kind, amount, source and destination in Activity. Compare them with stock by location on the item. If the physical quantity is uncertain, count it rather than guessing.

Match the correction to the error

Suppose you recorded 10 boxes in but only 8 arrived: record a correcting out of 2 from that location. If the amount is right but appears on the wrong shelf, transfer it to the right one. If a physical count finds a difference, finish the count to record an adjustment. Do not cover one wrong entry with another unexplained one.

Verify the result

The item total and each shelf quantity should match what is there. The history shows both the first entry and the correction. When several people work together, add a note explaining why you corrected it. The stock in and out guide explains location choice.