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# Make Stock Adjustments

> Step-by-step guide to making positive and negative stock adjustments to correct inventory discrepancies.

Stock adjustments let you correct discrepancies or reflect new stock movements by increasing or decreasing inventory levels.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access the stock list">
    From the left-hand menu, select **Stock**, then click **Stock List**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the stock line">
    Click on the stock line you want to adjust.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Initiate the adjustment">
    At the bottom of the screen, choose either **Negative Adjustment** or **Positive Adjustment** depending on your needs.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter adjustment details">
    A window will open showing the stock ID, storage reference, and quantity. Fill in:

    * **Description**: The reason for the adjustment (e.g., damaged stock, overstock)
    * **Quantity**: The quantity to adjust
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the adjustment">
    Click the **Negatively Adjust** or **Positively Adjust** button to apply the change.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Adjustments cannot be undone. Always double-check your entries before confirming. You can make an opposite adjustment to correct any errors.
</Warning>

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What is a negative stock adjustment?">
    A negative adjustment decreases the stock quantity. This is useful for correcting errors or removing damaged stock.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is a positive stock adjustment?">
    A positive adjustment increases the stock quantity. This is useful for adding overlooked or newly received stock.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I adjust stock for a specific reason?">
    Yes, you must enter a description explaining why the adjustment is being made.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I track stock adjustments?">
    All adjustments are recorded and can be viewed in the transaction history.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>