Repairing Negative Inventory in QuickBooks for Accurate Stock Management
Kingston, 19th July 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Negative inventory in QuickBooks occurs when the quantity of an item sold or used exceeds the quantity recorded as available in stock. This situation can disrupt accurate inventory tracking, cause incorrect financial reports, and complicate order fulfillment. Understanding why negative inventory happens and how to fix it is crucial for maintaining accurate records and smooth business operations.
Negative inventory typically arises when transactions are entered out of sequence or when items are sold before they have been received into inventory. For example, if you record a sales transaction before entering the corresponding purchase or receipt, QuickBooks may register the quantity as negative. Another common cause is data entry errors or discrepancie...