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Inventory Transaction
Tracks a Inventory Stock In or Stock Out transaction
By
AnyDB
The Inventory Transaction Template is used to log and track every inventory movement in and out of storage. It supports all key stock actions: Stock In
, Stock Out
, Adjustment
, and Transfer
. This record ensures that inventory levels remain accurate and that all movements are traceable for financial, operational, and compliance purposes.
Suitable for
Description
Each transaction is a standalone record linked to an Inventory Item. It captures the type of transaction, quantity moved, unit cost or price, from/to warehouse, and any associated order or document references. Smart formulas calculate the total transaction value and automatically determine the validity or status of the transaction. This template is central to keeping the inventory system live and accurate.
Key Data Stored
- Transaction ID – Auto-generated from creation time for uniqueness
- Date – Timestamp of when the transaction occurred
- Transaction Type –
Stock In
,Stock Out
,Adjustment
, orTransfer
- Inventory Item (Optional) – Link to the item affected
- Quantity – Number of units affected (always positive)
- Unit Cost – Cost per unit (used in Stock In)
- Unit Price – Price per unit (used in Stock Out)
- Total Transaction – Auto-calculated based on type and unit value
- Processed By – Person responsible for the transaction
- Status – Formula-driven indicator:
OK
,Transaction Type not Set
, or validation error - From Warehouse – Location of origin (used in
Stock Out
andTransfer
) - To Warehouse – Destination (used in
Stock In
andTransfer
) - Associated Purchase Order – Attachment field for Stock In
- Associated Sale Order – Attachment field for Stock Out
- Shipping Docs – Upload supporting delivery paperwork
- Inspection Condition – Notes on product condition upon arrival
- Packaging Condition – Notes on box/packaging status
- Notes – Free-form comments or special remarks
- Associated ID (Optional) – Custom reference number or tag
Business Use Cases
- Warehouse Management – Record all physical inventory movement
- Procurement & Receiving – Log inbound inventory from suppliers
- Sales & Fulfillment – Track outbound shipments and order fulfillment
- Auditing & Adjustments – Fix inventory discrepancies through adjustments
- Transfers – Move stock between warehouses with full traceability
Why This Template is Powerful
- Covers All Stock Events – From restocking to sales to internal transfers
- Auto-Calculated Totals – Ensures accurate value tracking for accounting
- Linked System Design – Connects back to inventory items and orders
- Supports File Attachments – Easy documentation of receipts and shipping notes
- Validation & Status Logic – Prevents incomplete or incorrect records
- Built-in Flexibility – Optional fields allow use across departments without being intrusive
This template is the operational engine that feeds inventory data into reporting, dashboards, and financial summaries. Every unit gained or lost is accounted for here.