Managing Purchase Receipts in iVendNext: A Step-by-Step Guide
Overview
This article gives you an overview of creating, managing, and troubleshooting Purchase Receipts in iVendNext.
1. What is a Purchase Receipt?
A Purchase Receipt is a document that:
✔ Confirms physical receipt of goods from a supplier.
✔ Updates stock quantities in your warehouse.
✔ Tracks accepted vs. rejected items.
✔ Serves as the basis for billing via Purchase Invoice.
Key Workflow:
Purchase Order → Purchase Receipt → Purchase Invoice

2. Creating a Purchase Receipt
Method 1: From a Purchase Order (Recommended)
Navigate to Home > Stock > Purchase Receipt.
Click "Add Purchase Receipt" and select the linked Purchase Order.
The system auto-fills item details (quantity, rate, warehouse).
Modify Accepted/Rejected quantities if needed.
Save & Submit.
Method 2: Manual Entry (Without PO)
Go to Home > Stock > Purchase Receipt > "Add Purchase Receipt".
Enter:
Save & Submit.
3. Key Fields in a Purchase Receipt
Field | Purpose |
|---|
Accepted Warehouse | Where good-quality stock is stored. |
Rejected Warehouse | Holds defective/returnable items. |
Serial/Batch Nos. | Track items with serial/batch numbers. |
Quality Inspection | Mandatory if enabled in Item Master. |
"Stock Received but Not Billed" | Temporary liability account for unbilled stock. |
4. Handling Partial Receipts & Rejections
Partial Deliveries
Rejected Items
Enter the Rejected Quantity in the Purchase Receipt.
Assign a Rejected Warehouse (e.g., "Defective Stock").
The system excludes rejected items from inventory valuation.
Pro Tip: Use Quality Inspection to document rejection reasons.
5. Accounting Impact of Purchase Receipts
When you submit a Purchase Receipt:
Once billed via Purchase Invoice:
This prevents double-counting expenses.
6. Purchase Receipt Statuses
Status | Description |
|---|
Draft | Saved but not submitted. |
To Bill | Received but not yet invoiced. |
Completed | Fully received and billed. |
Cancelled | Receipt voided. |
Closed | Partially closed (e.g., ordered 20, received 15, closed for remaining 5). |
7. Troubleshooting Common Issues
Here’s a quick look at some common issues you might run into.
Issue | Solution |
|---|
"Quality Inspection Required" | Enable inspections in Item Master > Quality Tab. |
"Serial/Batch Missing" | Enter serial/batch numbers for tracked items. |
"No Linked Purchase Order" | Enable "Allow PO-less Receipts" in Buying Settings. |
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