Adjust Inventory Stock Safely

Correct stock quantities for damaged goods, counting differences, opening balance mistakes, or other manual adjustments.

Step-by-step guide

1. 1

   Identify why stock needs adjustment

   Before changing stock, confirm the reason: physical count mismatch, damaged item, lost item, wrong opening stock, or a purchase or sale entered incorrectly.

2. 2

   Open the item record

   Go to Inventory > Items and open the product that needs correction. Review current stock and recent movement from the item details or stock report before making a change.

3. 3

   Use stock in or stock out where available

   If manual stock adjustment is available in your app version, choose Stock In to increase quantity or Stock Out to reduce quantity. Enter the exact quantity difference instead of replacing the full stock number unless the screen asks for current stock.

4. 4

   Add a clear reason

   Add a short note such as damaged stock, physical count correction, sample item, or opening balance correction. Clear notes help you understand the change later during audits.

5. 5

   Verify the stock report

   After saving, check the Stock Summary or Stock Details report to confirm the item quantity looks correct. If the adjustment did not reflect as expected, refresh and contact support if the issue continues.