Goods receipts and partial deliveries
A goods receipt records what physically arrived. Ordered and invoiced quantities can differ from received quantities; keep their document links clear.
Last reviewed
Before you start
Select the correct company and verify permissions. Learn in a test workspace; posting or restoring can change actual data.
Workflow
- Open Goods receipts, create a receipt for the supplier, and select its linked order where available.
- Check arrival date, warehouse, items, variants and units before entering quantities.
- Enter only delivered quantities; document shortages or excess and do not assume the rest arrived.
- Save and approve as permitted; review item movement and outstanding order quantity.
- When recording the supplier invoice, review its receipt link and ensure goods are not counted twice.
Watch this distinction
Goods receipt is not proof of supplier payment. An order can have multiple deliveries; review each receipt separately.
Verify the result
Reopen the record and check saved values and state. For financial operations, compare the document with the relevant movement and report before continuing.