Returns tab

The Returns tab provides visibility into all return-related transactions associated with a specific batch. It helps users monitor returned quantities—both from sales and purchase processes—ensuring accurate inventory tracking and traceability across the supply chain.

To access Returns tab, navigate to:

Path

Inventory → Item Management → Batches → Batch Master Data → Returns tab

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Purpose

The Returns tab serves as a central point for viewing all documents that reference returns for a batch. It allows users to verify whether a batch has been involved in any return transactions, helping maintain correct stock balances and ensuring audit readiness.

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Displayed Documents

Depending on whether the batch item has been sold, purchased, or both, the system displays the relevant return documents available in SAP.

For Delivered Items

If the batch has been sold, the following documents (if available in the system) are listed:

• Returns
• A/R Credit Notes

For Purchased Items

If the batch has been purchased, the following documents (if available) are displayed:

• Goods Returns
• A/P Credit Notes

For Purchased and Delivered Items

If the batch has been both purchased and sold, all applicable documents are shown:

• Goods Returns
• A/P Credit Notes
• Returns
• A/R Credit Notes

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Additional Notes

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In certain countries, Corrective Invoices are used to manage return transactions instead of traditional credit notes.
If such documents exist and are linked to a batch, they will also appear in the Returns tab.

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