Objective

To ensure all material issued to Production is tracked properly, and any unused or excess quantity returned from the shopfloor is recorded, approved, and stored under a dedicated /RET lot. This keeps returned stock fully traceable, prevents mixing with fresh inventory, and maintains accurate inventory levels.

Step 1: Create Outward to Production

1. Go to Inventory → Outward Request.

2. Set Outward to = Production.

3. Select Machine (example: Ultra Sonic Welding1).
   
   

4. Choose Item Code.
   
   

5. Enter Requested Qty.
   
   

6. Select Lot Id.
   
   

7. Click Submit.

Step 2: Approve Outward to Production

1. Go to Inventory → Transactions → Outward.

2. Find the RQST/ entry created .

3. Status will be Pending.
   
   

4. Click Approve.
   
   

5. Status changes from Pending → Approved.

Step 3: Create Shopfloor Return Request

1. In the same Outward tab, find the Approved RQST/ entry.
   
   

2. Click the Return icon (curved arrow).

3. Enter the Return Quantity.
   
   

4. The Lot Id will auto-update with /RET (example: 6789/1/RET).
   
   

5. Click Submit.
   
   

Step 4: Approve Production Return (Inward)

1. Go to Inventory → Transactions → Inward.
   
   

2. Look for the GRN number RRQST/ .

3. Status will be Pending.
   
   

4. Click Approve.
   
   

5. Status updates to Approved.

Step 5: Verify Returned Stock in Live Inventory

• Go to Inventory → Warehouses.
           

• The returned material is now added back to inventory.
  
  

• It appears under the /RET lot so it stays traceable.

Conclusion

The Shopfloor Material Return process ensures that all material issued to Production is controlled and any quantity returned is properly captured and approved. By storing returns under a /RET lot, the system maintains accurate stock levels, eliminates discrepancies, and provides a complete audit trail for every movement between Production and Inventory.