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Receive Goods (GRN)

Record goods received from a vendor to update stock and create a payable.

Creating a GRN against a PO

Posting a GRN increases your inventory stock and creates a payable, the amount you owe the vendor.

  1. 1Go to Purchases → Purchase Orders
  2. 2Open the PO for which goods have arrived
  3. 3Click Receive Goods
  4. 4Confirm the quantities received (partial receipts are allowed)
  5. 5Set the GRN Date
  6. 6Click Post

Direct purchase (no PO)

If you bought goods without a PO, go to Purchases → Direct Purchase.

  1. 1Go to Purchases → Direct Purchase
  2. 2Select the Vendor, set the date, and add items with quantities and rates
  3. 3Click Post

Paying the vendor

  1. 1Go to Purchases → Vendor Payments → New Payment
  2. 2Select the Vendor, all outstanding payables are listed
  3. 3Tick the bills to pay and select the Bank/Cash Account
  4. 4Click Save

Check Reports → Aged Payables to see which vendor bills are overdue before making payments.

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