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To turn on the functionality of batch tracking, open the Administration > Settings > Purchasing and Warehouses form and select the Batch Tracking option. Also, consider selecting the Use Date of Batch Origin for Stock Aging Report option if you need to track aging of these items based on the batch origin date.
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Note. You must enable this functionality if you cell products through consignees or perform sell products received for consignment sales, stock products at contract warehouses, or receive products to your warehouses on contract basis, issue products for processing by subcontractors.
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