How manual stock adjustments work

Manual stock adjustments are used when the stock figure in Bizwazi needs to be corrected outside normal sales, invoice payments, or bill purchase workflows.

When to adjust stock manually

• Stock arrives but was not entered through a supplier bill.
• Stock is damaged and must be removed.
• Stock is stolen, lost, expired, broken, or given away.
• The physical shelf count is different from Bizwazi.
• You are correcting an opening stock mistake.
• You are setting the exact stock level after a stock take.

Adjustment reason

• Choose the reason that best matches what happened.
• The reason helps explain the movement history.
• Avoid using a random reason just to make the number change.

Quantity

• For Set exact stock level, enter the final stock number you want Bizwazi to show.
• For other adjustment reasons, enter the amount being added or removed.
• Use decimals only when the item unit supports decimals, such as kg, litres, or metres.

Note

• Add a note when the reason needs extra explanation.
• Example: Physical count after checking the shelf.
• Example: Two bottles damaged during delivery.
• Example: Stock removed because expired.

Why adjustments matter

• They keep stock accurate.
• They create movement history.
• They help explain discrepancies later.
• They help business owners understand stock loss, waste, damage, or counting mistakes.