ANS-1804 · INVENTORY & ITEM MANAGEMENT
How to Allow Sales Orders for Items with Negative Inventory in NetSuite?
This guide explains how to adjust NetSuite's accounting preferences to permit sales and fulfillment even when inventory levels are below zero.
Short answer
To allow selling items with negative inventory in NetSuite, navigate to Setup > Accounting > Accounting Preferences. Under the Order Management subtab, locate the "Fulfill Based On Commitment" setting. Change this preference to "Allow Uncommitted." This configuration enables the creation of sales orders and fulfillment records regardless of current stock levels.
Scenario
A common business requirement is to allow sales orders and item fulfillment even when the current inventory stock for an item is negative. This situation often arises when businesses need to record sales before physical inventory is received or when managing backorders. Without the correct configuration, NetSuite may prevent sales or fulfillment for items with insufficient or negative stock.
Solution
To configure NetSuite to allow sales and fulfillment for items with negative inventory, adjust the "Fulfill Based On Commitment" preference by following these steps:
Navigate to Setup > Accounting > Accounting Preferences.
Select the Order Management subtab.
Locate the Fulfill Based On Commitment field.
Set the value of this preference to Allow Uncommitted.
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