Process a Sales Return in GPOS
This tutorial will guide you step-by-step on how to create and save a sales return in GPOS.
🛠️ Why You Might Need to Process a Sales Return
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Customer wants to return purchased items
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Wrong or defective product delivered
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Order cancellation after billing
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Partial return due to damaged goods
📋 Steps to Process a Sales Return in GPOS
✅ Step 1: Go to the Sales Return Screen
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Log in to your GPOS dashboard.
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Navigate to the “Sales Return” module from the side menu.
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Open the Sales Return form.
✅ Step 2: Enter Customer Details
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Select the customer from the Customers dropdown.
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You will see the customer’s Closing Balance displayed.
✅ Step 3: Select the Original Sales Invoice
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Search the original Sales Invoice ID related to the return.
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Choose the correct Warehouse from which the product was sold.
✅ Step 4: Set Return Date and Sales Ledger
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Set the Return Date (default is today’s date).
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Select the appropriate Sales Ledger for accounting.
✅ Step 5: Voucher Number and Price Group
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Voucher No will auto-generate (e.g., SR-2508-0001).
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Choose Price Group if applicable (default is selling price).
✅ Step 6: Add Products to Return
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Search product by Name or Code.
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Enter the Return Quantity (should be less than or equal to the sold quantity).
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Unit price, discount, tax, expiry date, and subtotal will display automatically.
✅ Step 7: Review Return Summary
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Check Total Item, Total Quantity, and Net Total Amount.
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Apply Return Discount if any (fixed or percentage).
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Select Return Tax if applicable.
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Add any Return Note for reference.
✅ Step 8: Payment Details
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Enter the Paying Amount if refunding the customer now.
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Select Payment Method (Cash, Card, etc.).
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If credit adjustment is needed, select Credit A/c.
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Add Payment Note if required.
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Check the Current Balance after return processing.
✅ Step 9: Save the Sales Return
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Review all details carefully.
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Click Save to complete the sales return process.
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Inventory and accounting records will update accordingly.
🔐 Important Notes
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Only authorized users can process sales returns.
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Returns must reference an original sales invoice.
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All return transactions are recorded for audit and reporting.
🎯 Tips
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Always verify the product quantity and condition before processing a return.
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Use the search function for quick invoice and product selection.
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Keep return notes clear for future reference.
By following these steps, you can efficiently manage customer returns in GPOS while keeping your records accurate and up-to-date.