# Check Closing Stock Limit for Purchase

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## How to Set Item Category wise Stock Value Limits in Purchase ?

In this tutorial, we will explore a crucial feature that helps maintain inventory control by verifying the closing stock limit before allowing a purchase entry to be saved. This feature ensures that purchases do not exceed the predefined stock limits, preventing overstocking and maintaining optimal inventory levels. By enabling this option, businesses can effectively manage their stock, streamline procurement processes, and avoid unnecessary excess inventory.

### **Step-By-Step Guide:**

* Navigate to the "Purchase Voucher Configuration".
* Locate the option and enable "Check Closing Stock Limit for Purchase".

<figure><img src="/files/ZumCAHRihQnpLqKcHeP3" alt=""><figcaption><p>Let's keep this feature enable to observe its Impact.</p></figcaption></figure>

### **Set Up Closing Stock Value Limit:**

* Navigate to the Setup/Party Wise Settings and then click on "Setup Branch +Item group Wise CS value limit for PO".
* Open the option for setting up branch and item group-wise closing stock value limits for purchase orders (PO).
* Choose the document for limit definition from the dropdown list.

<figure><img src="/files/RhMFIpnpBJA8oLKc5Y3e" alt=""><figcaption><p>"For example, we have illustrated the entered data in this picture."</p></figcaption></figure>

### Observe the Impact on Purchase:

* Create a new "Purchase Voucher".
* As soon as you exceed the stock limit while making a purchase, the software will notify you that the defined stock limit has been crossed.

<figure><img src="/files/C22ZQM1WXJRfZVfknCHS" alt=""><figcaption><p>"Now, you can see that the software has prompted a notification."</p></figcaption></figure>

By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively manage and verify your closing stock


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