Purchase Return
A Purchase Return refers to the act of returning a product to the seller or retailer after purchasing it. This typically occurs when the buyer is unsatisfied with the product, or the product is defective, damaged, or does not meet expectations.

To access the Purchase Return, go to: > Home > Application > Inventory > Operations > Purchase Return
How can I get Benefit ?
- Getting a Refund: If you're not satisfied with the product or it doesn't meet your expectations, you can get a refund. This gives you the opportunity to spend your money on something else that better suits your needs.
- Exchanging for a Better Product: If the product you bought doesn’t fit, is the wrong colour, or isn't as expected, you can exchange it for a similar item that works better for you. This ensures you get what you truly want.
- Improved Satisfaction: If you realize after making a purchase that you made a wrong decision, returning it can relieve buyer’s remorse and increase your overall satisfaction.
- Quality Assurance: If the product doesn't meet the advertised standards or quality, a return ensures you're not stuck with something that doesn't deliver on its promises. This encourages manufacturers and retailers to maintain high-quality standards.
Properties
Primary Properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Document Date | The document date is displayed by default |
| Document Number | The document number is displayed by default |
| Return Type | You can either select the invoice or stock here |
| Invoice Number | You can enter Invoice number |
| Reference No. | You can enter reference number |
| Notes | You can write extra note in this field |
| Scan Tag | You can either scan the barcode or enter the barcode number here |
| Quantity | Enter the quantity to be returned |
| PI No. | You can enter Purchase Invoice number |
Status of a Purchase Return
- Draft : This status indicates, that a purchase return has been created and is yet to be Authorised.
- Authorised : This status indicates, that a purchase return has been created and is Authorised.
- Cancelled : This indicates that your purchase return has been cancelled.
Create New Purchase Return
- Go to the Purchase Return list, click on
Add New - You will be navigated to a new window for entering the details for the new purchase return to be created.

- Here, there are two return types:
- Invoice return
- Stock return
Create New Purchase Invoice Return

- Select the vendor
- Select the return type as Invoice.
- Click on the link Select items from Purchase Invoice.

- Select the product which you want to return from the list of Purchase Invoice’s and click
ok. - The product details like product name, Rate, Amount, Tax etc. will be displayed.
- You can enter any other charges mention in the invoice.
- You can enter Round Off Amount to make round the total invoice Amount.
- You can record Notes and reference number for the purchase invoice return.
- Click on
Save as Draftto Save the Purchase invoice return. - Click on
Save & Authorizeto authorize the Purchase invoice return.
Create a New Purchase Stock Return

- Select the vendor
- Select the return type as Stock.
- Scan/Enter the tag no. in the Scan tag field.
- Enter the quantity to be returned in the quantity field and click enter.
- After entering/scanning the tag no, the product details like product name, Rate, Amount, Tax etc. will be displayed.
- You can enter any other charges in the other charges field.
- You can enter Round Off Amount to make round the total Amount.
- You can record Notes and reference number for the purchase stock return.
- Click on
Save as Draftto Save the Purchase stock return. - Click on
Save & Authorizeto authorize the Purchase stock return.
Edit Purchase Return
- Go to the Purchase Return list, Select the preferred purchase return and click on
Edit - You will be directed to a edit purchase return page.

- Update all the necessary changes.
- Click the
Save as DraftorSave as Authorisedbutton to update your changes.
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Only Purchase return in Draft status can be edited.
Cancel Purchase Return
- Go to the Purchase Return list, Select the preferred purchase return and click on
Edit - You will be directed to a edit purchase return page.

- Click the
Cancelbutton to Cancel your Purchase Return.
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Only Purchase return in Draft status can be cancelled.