How To: Report on items in the Returns Bay
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The Returns Bay holds stock items that have been returned and are awaiting further action. You can view all items currently stored in the Returns Bay, sort them for review, and generate a report for auditing or processing purposes.
View Items in the Returns Bay
- Open a Stock screen (show me how).
- Right-click within the grid and select Warehouse Control.
- In the [ Warehouse | List ] screen, click Go.
- Double-click Returns Bay.
- Review the Multi Stock Location sub-tab at the bottom of the screen to view all stock items currently held in the Returns Bay.
Note: You may need to drag the lower window divider upwards to display the items in the grid.
- Click the Level column heading to sort the items in descending order.
Create a Returns Bay Report
Once the items are displayed in the grid, you can generate a report using either of the following options:
- Print Grid to produce a printable report.
- Send to Notepad to export the information for further review.
Removing Items from the Returns Bay
Items are removed from the Returns Bay through the Supplier Return that they are assigned to.
The method used depends on the number of items on the Supplier Return. For full instructions, see How To: Return Items into Stock.
Important: Items can only be removed from the Returns Bay if the Supplier Return has not been processed.
Additional Information
- The Returns Bay provides a central location for reviewing returned stock before it is processed.
- Sorting by Level can help identify items that require attention or are nearing the next stage of processing.
- Reports can be printed or exported to support stock reviews, audits, and supplier return processes.