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What stock valuation method is used to determine the item's cost price?

In BUSY, there are multiple stock valuation methods which is used to calculate the item cost price. will calulate as the method for valuation selected in inventory tab. To change or update the correct valuation method, follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to aadministration then click on configuration menu
Step 2: Choose the features and option then select inventory tab
Step 3: Now, update the stock valuation method as per requirement and save the configuration.

Where do I enter the stock valuation price in the visa form?

In BUSY, You have to mention the self valuation price in the item master.
Pls Follow the Below Steps :
Step 1: Click on Administration
Step 2: Then Configuration
Step 3: Then Features and Options
Step 4: Then Inventory
Step 5: On Top Right, Select the Stock Valuation Method as Self Valuation
Step 6: Open the Item Master
Step 7: Mention the Value in Self Valuation price field and save it.
Note : Do this process after the data backup.

How to setup multiple warehouses in BUSY?

We have to use Multi Godown Feature Either at Voucher or At Item Level. 
Pls Follow the Below Steps:
Step 1: Administration
Step 2: Configuration
Step 3: Features and Options
Step 4: Inventory
Step 5: Enable the Multi Godown Inventory then tick on Material Centre at item level if required.
Step 6: During voucher entry, Material centre window will popup in each item or else will show on header part.
Note : Always do this process After Data Backup.

How to manage multiple warehouses in BUSY?

We have to use Multi Godown Feature Either at Voucher or At Item Level. 
Pls Follow the Below Steps:
Step 1: Administration
Step 2: Configuration
Step 3: Features and Options
Step 4: Inventory
Step 5: Enable the Multi Godown Inventory then tick on Material Centre at item level if required.
Step 6: During voucher entry, Material centre window will popup in each item or else will show on header part.
Note : Always do this process After Data Backup.

How to configure warehouses in BUSY?

We have to use Multi Godown Feature Either at Voucher or At Item Level. 
Pls Follow the Below Steps:
Step 1: Administration
Step 2: Configuration
Step 3: Features and Options
Step 4: Inventory
Step 5: Enable the Multi Godown Inventory then tick on Material Centre at item level if required.
Step 6: During voucher entry, Material centre window will popup in each item or else will show on header part.
Note : Always do this process After Data Backup.

Can you explain why my profit is higher than expected when looking at just my sale and purchase transactions?

If the profit is showing higher than expected amount then you must look for stock valuation method by which closing value is updating and the posted entries in BUSY. To check the stock valuation method in BUSY, follow the below steps:
Step 1: Go to administration section then click on configuration tab.
Step 2: Choose features and option then select inventory tab.
Step 3: Now, Check the stock valuation method and udpate if required.

From where can i check how much raw material is consumed to make a certain item?

To view how much raw material is consumed to make a certain item in BUSY, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to display menu then select production reports option.
Step 2: Select bill of material details and choose product composition option.
Step 3: Click on One BOM and select the BOM of name from which a certain item is created.
Step 4: You will that item's raw material details and by product.

How does the software pick up the price for the same item in different transactions?

In the BUSY, if Item price is mentioned in the Item master it will be automatically picked same price in the all vouchers . To setup the pricing details please follow below steps:
Step 1: Go to administration menu and the select configuration tab
Step 2: And then select Features and option and select Inventory option
Step 3: Here, you have to set Item pricing mode in vouchers as default (Pick from Item master).

When making a bill, why is the quantity not being changed for alternate unit?

The quantity is not being changed in the alternate unit while making a bill because the option is disabled. To enable it follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to administration menu then select configuration sub menu.
Step 2: Select features and options and click on inventory tab.
Step 3: Here, click on configure button next to the alternate unit of items feature and tick on allow alternate quantity change in vouchers option then save.

Can I enable item category and update in item master in BUSY?

To enable item category to update in item master, follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to administration section then click on configuration
Step 2: Choose features and option then select inventory tab
Step 3: Now, Tick on maintain item category then save the configuration.
Step 4: Next, Go to administration section then click on item and select modify tab.
Step 5: access the required item in modify mode and update the item category then save it.
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