Delivery Notes
Go to: Sales → Delivery Note
Delivery notes record the physical dispatch of goods to customers. They are created from sales orders and update inventory levels.
Creating a Delivery Note
Click Make → Delivery Note on a submitted sales order. The items, quantities, and customer details are automatically populated.
Delivery Note Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Customer | The customer receiving the goods |
| Sales Order | The linked sales order |
| Posting Date | Date of dispatch |
| Items | Items being delivered with quantity |
| Source Warehouse | Warehouse from which goods are dispatched |
Partial Deliveries
You can deliver a partial quantity against a sales order. The sales order status updates to Partially Delivered, and you can create additional delivery notes for the remaining quantity.
Effect on Inventory
Submitting a delivery note:
- Reduces stock in the source warehouse
- Creates a journal entry (Debit COGS / Credit Inventory)
- Updates the linked sales order delivery status
Packing List
Go to: Sales → Packing List
A packing list is a detailed document accompanying the delivery, listing the contents of each package/carton. It is created from the delivery note.