3 | Applying a Stocktake

This article cover a step-by-step guide to applying Stocktake in BackOffice. As a continuation from the 'Stocktake Overview Starting a Stocktake' and 'Stocktake Entry' articles, the next step is to Apply the Stocktake. For helpful tips, also see the ' 10 Steps to the Perfect Stocktake' article.

This article cover a step-by-step guide to applying Stocktake in BackOffice.

As a continuation from the 'Stocktake Overview & Starting a Stocktake' and 'Stocktake Entry' articles, the next step is to Apply the Stocktake.

For helpful tips, also see the ' 10 Steps to the Perfect Stocktake' article.

Prerequisites 

• To access Stocktake Settings, the applicable Operator Privileges will need to be enabled:
• Operator Maintenance 'Stock Control' Tab
• General Stock Settings: "Stocktake Functions" Flag

Applying Stocktake

• Once the accurate count has been entered for each item, it needs to be applied to the system database
• To do so; click on "In Stocktake" from the side menu
• Check that all the entered amounts are correct and click Update Stock with Counts

• Once the button is clicked, it will open a new window named 'Apply Stocktake...', click on the 'APPLY STOCKTAKE' button

• It is recommended to read the help information at the top of the page before Applying the Stocktake; after doing this click Apply Stocktake

• Click Yes to continue
• This may open a new pop-up window to notify that Stocktake is being applied

• A warning prompt may also appear notifying of Stock Variance/s
• To continue, click Yes; to double check data before applying click No
  
• After Applying the Stocktake it will return to the initial Stocktake window
• This means that the processing of information from SmartPOS Workstations will resume and the system will recognize the new Stock levels