Why Review Stock History?
Whenever you need to investigate why stock is lower than expected, check when a supplier shipment was entered, or verify whether an order deducted correctly, you can open the Stock History Drawer.
How to Open the History Drawer
- Open Inventory from your sidebar and click on the product master.
- On the variant card, click the History button (clock/ledger icon).
- A slide-out drawer appears on the right side showing the complete, chronological audit trail for this specific variant.
Reading a History Entry
Each movement entry in the history drawer displays clear, color-coded details:
- Movement Type & Icon:
- Stock In (Green arrow down): New purchase or production added.
- Sale Out (Red arrow up): Auto-deducted when an order was placed.
- Order Cancelled / Return (Purple undo): Units returned to stock.
- Adjustment (Amber sliders): Manual correction or damage write-off.
- Quantity Change: Highlighted in bold green (e.g.
+20) or red (e.g.-2). - Stock Progression Badge: Shows the exact before-and-after count (e.g. Stock 14 → 12).
- Order Reference Link: If the change was triggered by a sale or cancellation, the customer's Order #Receipt is shown for quick reference.
- Cost & Batch Value: Displays the cost per unit and total batch value associated with that movement.
- Timestamp: Date and exact time when the transaction took place.
💡 Audit Tip: The history drawer supports smooth scrolling for variants with extensive transaction histories, letting you trace stock movements back to day one.