# Expiry Date

YouTube: [How to Automate Expiry Date calculation in purchase ?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6m9IKVOAUg)

## How to Automate Expiry Date calculation in purchase ?

### Introduction

This tutorial will walk you through the process of automating expiry dates in purchase transactions. 

### **Setup in Item Master:**

* Navigate to the Setups/Setup Items and then click on "Setup Items Multiple Packs/Sizes".
* Mark the option with the name of "Perishable/Expiry Item" - (Fig-1)
  * Note: If Perishable/Expiry Option is not showing in Item Master. Enable it from Column Locks.
* Locate the option "Days to Expiry" Under Purchase Defaults in Pack/Size Column. (Fig-2)

<figure><img src="/files/JAKZgl2szJTrolfE45Nh" alt=""><figcaption><p>(Fig-1)</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/OvbXPJNdyOgUH1Pnzz0e" alt=""><figcaption><p>(Fig-2)</p></figcaption></figure>

### **Configuration Settings for Expiry Date:**

* Navigate to the "Purchase Voucher Configuration".
* Click on "Other Settings-2".
* Locate the option "Expiry Dat&#x65;**."**
* Firstly, let us Choose "Doc Date + Days to Expire".

<figure><img src="/files/3b52bTUjX0Yy3NSx3chc" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### **Observe Impact on Purchase:**

* Create a "New a Purchase Voucher".
* As soon as you define the **document date** in the header and select an item, the software will automatically generate the **expiry date** for that product.

<figure><img src="/files/Tn8hXuAMuU9gmQraMv8o" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### **Auto-Calculation Based on Manufacturing Date**

* The expiry date is determined by adding the **defined days to expiry** to the **manufacturing date**.
* **Steps:**
  * Enable the **Manufacturing Date** column under **Setup Column Attributes**.
  * Once the **Manufacturing Date** is entered, the system **automatically calculates** the expiry date.

**Benefits of Expiry Date Automation in Logic ERP**

* **Reduces manual effort** and increases accuracy.
* Ensures **efficient inventory management** and smooth operations.

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