How to Perform Inward Against Purchase Order

How to Perform Inward Against Purchase Order

Performing an inward entry in ManufApp helps maintain real-time visibility of incoming materials, enforces accountability for vendor deliveries, and streamlines the inventory update process—ensuring smooth downstream operations like production and quality checks

Step 1: Go to Purchase Orders

Navigate to:
 Orders > Purchase Orders
 This will display the list of all created POs.

Step 2: Select the PO

From the list, click on the PO Number you want to perform inward for.
 Make sure the status is "Issued".

Step 3: Click Inward Icon

Under the Actions column, click on the Inward (box) icon for the selected PO.


Step 4: Fill Inward Details

A pop-up form will open titled "Inward Against PO…"
 Fill the following fields:

  • Inspected By: Select your name or responsible person.

  • GRN #: Auto-generated

  • Invoice Number, Truck Number, Date of Inward.

  • For each item:

    • Enter Delivered Quantity (Alt and Primary)

    • Review Cost per Unit and Total


Step 5: Submit the Inward

Click the Submit button to complete the inward entry.

Step 6: GRN is Automatically Generated
 After submitting the inward entry, a Goods Receipt Note (GRN) is automatically created in the system.
 You can view the GRN under:
 Transactions > Inward
 This GRN contains all the details of the items received, quantities, cost, and reference to the Purchase Order.


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