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Inventory

Manufacturing

Record a production run: consume raw materials and produce finished goods. Raw material stock decreases; finished goods stock increases. GL entries post for both movements.

Menu: Inventory → Manufacturing · Route: /inventory/manufacturing

Manufacturing list

Creating a Manufacturing Entry

Go to Inventory → Manufacturing, then click New.

  1. Set the Date and enter a Reference Number (production batch or job order number).
  2. Add Finished Goods lines — the items being produced. For each item, enter the quantity produced and the unit cost. The finished goods inventory account is auto-filled from the item master.
  3. Add Raw Material lines — the items being consumed. For each item, enter the quantity consumed. The inventory account is auto-filled from the item master.
  4. Add a Narration and click Save.
Manufacturing form

Header fields

FieldStatusNotes
Document NumberAutoAuto-generated from the MFG voucher series.
DateRequiredDate of production. Blocked if period is locked.
Reference NumberOptionalProduction order number, batch number, or job ID.
NarrationOptionalNotes about the production run.

Finished Goods lines (via dialog)

FieldStatusNotes
ItemRequiredThe finished product being produced.
LocationOptionalWarehouse where the finished goods are stored.
QtyRequiredQuantity produced.
Unit CostRequiredCost per unit of finished goods. Used to value the GL entry.
Inventory AccountAutoAuto-filled from item master. Can be overridden.

Raw Material lines (via dialog)

FieldStatusNotes
ItemRequiredThe raw material being consumed.
LocationOptionalWarehouse from which raw materials are taken.
QtyRequiredQuantity consumed.
Inventory AccountAutoAuto-filled from item master. Can be overridden.

GL Impact

AccountDebitCredit
Finished Goods Inventory AssetQty × Unit Cost—
Raw Material Inventory Asset (per consumed item)—Qty × WAC at time of production