> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.filexpress.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Inventory Adjustments

> Correct stock differences between the system and the physical count

Inventory adjustments let you correct a product's stock when there are differences with the physical count, or because of shrinkage, deterioration or other operational reasons.

## When to use an adjustment

* The physical count shows more or fewer units than the system.
* Damaged product or shrinkage that must be written off.
* Correction of an earlier recording error.

## Create an adjustment

**1. Go to Inventory → Adjustment**

**2. Select the product to adjust**

**3. Select the movement type**

* **In (IN)** — increase the stock.
* **Out (OUT)** — decrease the stock.

**4. Enter the quantity and the adjustment date**

**5. Write the reason for the adjustment**

Required field. It is recorded in the movement history for auditing.

**6. Click Process**

The stock is updated immediately.

> [!NOTE]
>
> All adjustments are recorded in the **Movements Report** with their reason, date and the user who made them.


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