Apply Sales Price Inventory Adjustment
The Apply Sales Price Inventory Adjustment function calculates the retail price calculation for changes in item prices and is located on sales price lists.
Accessing the Function
Initiating the Apply Sales Price Inventory Adjustment function opens a new page for processing the adjustment.
Adjustment Page Configuration
Sales Price Inventory Number
The page provides the Sales Price Inventory number that will be posted. This number is automatically generated based on the configured number series.
Price List Code
The adjustment takes the code of the price list being processed.
Preview Function
Unchecked Post Option
When the Post option is unchecked, you can preview the entries that will be created:
G/L Entry Preview
View the general ledger entries that will be posted, including:
- Account numbers
- Amounts
- Posting dates
- Descriptions
Value Entry Preview
Review the value entries that will be created, showing:
- Item numbers
- Quantities
- Cost amounts
- Valuation dates
Benefits of Preview
- Verification: Confirm calculations before posting
- Error Detection: Identify potential issues before committing
- Training: Understand the impact of price changes
- Documentation: Review entries for audit purposes
Posting the Adjustment
Enabling Post Option
When the Post option is enabled, the posting will be executed immediately.
Posting Process
- Check the preview to verify entries
- Enable the Post option
- Confirm the posting
- System creates:
- General ledger entries
- Value entries
- Posted adjustment document
Post-Posting Activities
After posting:
- Posted adjustment is recorded with the assigned number
- Price list status is updated
- Inventory values are adjusted
- General ledger is updated
Best Practices
Always Preview First
Before posting, always:
- Review the G/L entries
- Check the value entries
- Verify amounts and accounts
- Confirm item quantities
Documentation
- Keep records of posted adjustments
- Note the adjustment numbers for reference
- Document the reason for price changes
- Maintain audit trail
Timing
- Post adjustments at the beginning of the validity period
- Ensure no transactions are in process during posting
- Coordinate with sales team on price change timing
- Consider fiscal period requirements
Common Scenarios
New Price List Activation
When activating a new price list:
- Complete the price list setup
- Copy and modify lines as needed
- Change status to Active
- Run Apply Sales Price Inventory Adjustment
- Preview the entries
- Post the adjustment
Price Correction
If corrections are needed:
- Create a new price list
- Apply the adjustment
- Post with corrected values
Troubleshooting
Verification Steps
If issues occur:
- Check inventory posting setup
- Verify retail location configuration
- Confirm number series setup
- Review price list validity dates
- Ensure no overlapping active price lists
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