# Allow Sale Return after Lot Expiry Date(days)

**YouTube:** [How to Restrict Entry of Expired Lots Older Than 'n' Days in Sale Return?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onnqv-3QRmQ)

## How to Restrict Entry of Expired Lots Older Than 'n' Days in Sale Return?

In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to configure **sale return permissions for expired lots** in **Logic ERP**, including how to define grace periods and enforce restrictions.

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### **Enable Lot Expiry-Based Sale Return**

* Open **Logic Admin** and navigate to **Global Settings**.
* Go to the **Sale Return Settings** section.
* Locate the option:\
  \&#xNAN;**"Allow Sale Return After Lot Expiry Date (Days)"**
  * Enter the **number of days** you want to allow sale returns after the lot has expired (e.g., 5 days).

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* Save the settings.
* **Restart** the software for the changes to take effect.

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### **Implement the Functionality**

* Create a **Sale Return Voucher**.
* Attempt to return an item **whose lot has already expired**.
* The system will display a message:

  > *“Lot has expired beyond the 5-day limit set in Global Settings.”*

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* At this point, you can:
  * Choose **Yes** to proceed with the return.
  * Press **No** to cancel the entry.

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### **Set Action Behavior for Expired Lots**

* In **Global Settings**, locate the option to define the **action on expired lot sale return**.
* Choose between:
  * **Show Prompt** – Allows the user to decide.
  * **Do Not Allow SR** – Completely restricts the transaction.
* Select **“Do Not Allow SR”** to enforce a hard restriction.

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* Save the settings.

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### **Verify Restriction**

* Attempt the **same sale return** entry again for the expired lot.
* This time, the software will:
  * **Block the transaction**.
  * Show a message:

    > *“Lot has expired beyond the defined period. Transaction cannot be processed.”*

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### **Conclusion**

These settings help maintain **control and compliance** in your sales return process by enforcing rules around **lot expiry**, ensuring data accuracy and inventory integrity.


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