How do I Transfer Stock between Depots?

Summary

The following article describes the preferred method for moving stock between multiple depots.

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Moving the stock out of Depot 1

• Create a negative purchase order under the first depot for the items you wish to move to the second depot. Create this order under the Supplier from where the goods were originally purchased.
• Process this order to remove the items out of your stock.
• Enter 'Depot Movement to <Depot Code>' as the "Notes" when receiving the items.
• Send the Goods Received Note with the goods to the second depot.
• If you have the "Invoice Received" flag turned on, Invoice Receive the items and enter 'Dep Move' as the Purchase Document.

Receiving the items at Depot 2

• Create a purchase order under the second depot for the items you have just removed from the first depot. Create this order under the Supplier from where the goods were originally purchased.
• Process this order to receive the items into stock.
• Use the Goods Received Note number sent with the items as the "Notes" when receiving the items.
• If you have the "Invoice Received" flag turned on, Invoice Receive the items and enter 'Dep Move' as the Purchase Document.

See also

• Creating a Purchase Order
• Processing a Purchase Order

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Keywords AND Misspellings

Depot, Movement, Move, Depots