Problem: An erroneous write-off of the item was made. How to correctly display the adjustment of this operation (reflect the reversal of the erroneous write-off)?

Solution: Do following steps in the FirstBit system:

Step 1: Identify the Document Used for the Write-Off

The inventory may have been written off using “Inventory Write-Off” document (Warehouse - Stocktaking documents - Inventory Write Offs).

Example:


It might be checked with Stock Balance by Warehouse report (Warehouse - Reports -  Stock Balance by Warehouse) with filtering by Warehouse, Entity, Item (Batch and Characteristics if needed):

Step 2: Correcting the Error

 Option 1: If the Write-Off was created/ posted in the current period (not in previous/ closed periods):

  1. Cancel the document posting — open the document and click More Actions - Cancel Posting.

       

        2. Review and correct the data if necessary, and either:


 Option 2: If the Write-Off Has Been Posted in closed period or Requires Reversal

Create a reversal document:

  1. Go to Warehouse - Stocktaking documents - Inventory Receipts.

  2. Click Create to add new one Inventory Receipt document.

  3. Fill in the following:

In the Receipt Reason field, reference the original write-off document (for traceability).

 Step 3: Verify Postings and Register Movements

  1. After posting the inventory receipt:

  2. Check the inventory balance:

Step 4: Document Justification (for Audit/Internal Control)

  1. Prepare an internal memo or correction act, if required by your accounting policy.

  2. Attach:

💡 Important Notes