How to Allow Negative Amounts for Service Items
Negative Amounts on Sales Orders and Invoices can only be applied to service-type items, not product-type items. This restriction ensures accurate inventory management, as negative quantities on physical products could disrupt stock levels and complicate financial reporting. Since services do not require inventory tracking, they are the appropriate choice for adjustments such as discounts, credits, or refunds.
How to Allow Negative Amounts for Service Items
To use this feature, you must enable it in both the General Settings and on the specific Service Item Card. Follow the steps below:
- Enable the feature in General Settings. Navigate to the Admin Panel → General Settings → Toggle on or check the box for "Allow negative amounts for service items."
- Enable the feature on the Service Item Card. Go to Lists → Items → Open the specific Service Item you wish to adjust → Enable the Allow Negative checkbox.
- Once these settings are active, you will be able to enter negative values in the Price or Total columns on Sales Orders and Invoices.
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