# Check for Negative Stock

**YouTube:** [How to Restrict Negative Stock in Godown Wise- Stock Transfer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXZAhBqJSwE)[?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXZAhBqJSwE)

## How to Restrict Negative Stock in Godown Wise- Stock Transfer?

In this tutorial, we will explain **how to restrict stock from becoming negative** in the **Godown-wise Stock Transfer Voucher** in **Logic ERP**.

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### When Negative Stock Restriction Is Disabled

* First, let us review the default configuration.

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* Open the **Godown-wise Stock Transfer** module.
* Define the **Godown From** and **Godown To**.
* Initiate a new stock transfer entry.
* As shown, the available stock for the selected item lot is **9 units**.

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* Enter a transfer quantity of **10 units**, which exceeds the available stock.
* Since the **Check for Negative Stock** option is disabled, the system allows you to **save the entry** despite insufficient stock.

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#### Impact of This Setting

* Open the **Sales Bill** window.
* You will observe that the item stock has gone into **negative quantity**.

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This may lead to inventory inaccuracies and reporting issues.

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### Enable Restriction for Negative Stock

To prevent this, enable the negative stock validation.

* Return to the **Godown-wise Stock Transfer** module.
* Open **Configuration**.
* Navigate to **Other Settings**.
* Enable the option **Check for Negative Stock**.

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* Save the configuration.

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### Behavior After Enabling the Restriction

* Initiate a **new Stock Transfer Transaction**.
* Select the item and lot.
* As shown, the available stock for this lot is **99 units**.

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* Try to enter a quantity **greater than the available stock**.
* The system immediately displays an **Insufficient Stock** message and **prevents the entry from being saved**.

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### Result

* Stock transfer entries cannot be saved if sufficient stock is not available
* Prevents inventory from going into negative
* Ensures accurate stock reporting across godowns
* Improves inventory control and data integrity

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### Summary

* Negative stock can occur if validation is disabled
* Enabling **Check for Negative Stock** ensures strict stock control
* System automatically restricts excess quantity entry
* Recommended for accurate and reliable inventory management


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