FIFO Queue vs Qty After Transaction Comparison

Overview

Below is a business-focused explanation of the report “FIFO Queue vs Qty After Transaction Comparison”, written for practical day-to-day use in Dafater.

Report Overview

FIFO Queue vs Qty After Transaction Comparison is a stock control and audit report. It compares two ways of viewing inventory balance after each stock movement: - The FIFO (First In, First Out) stock queue, and
- The Quantity After Transaction recorded for each stock ledger entry.

The report helps businesses verify whether inventory quantities are flowing correctly over time and whether stock valuation logic is aligned with actual stock balances.

What Business Information This Report Provides

This report shows: - How stock quantities change after each transaction - Whether FIFO-based stock balances match the system’s running stock balance - Potential inconsistencies in inventory movement, posting, or valuation - Early indicators of data issues such as incorrect back-dated entries, adjustments, or reversals

In simple terms, it answers the question:
“Does my FIFO stock flow agree with my actual stock balance after every transaction?”

When and Why to Use This Report

When to Use

Why to Use

Key Columns and Their Business Meaning

Item

Identifies the product whose stock movement is being analyzed.

Warehouse

Shows the location where the stock movement occurred.
Useful for warehouse-level stock verification.

Posting Date / Time

Indicates when the transaction impacted inventory.
Helps track the sequence of stock movements.

Actual Qty

The quantity moved in the transaction (inward or outward).

Qty After Transaction

The system-calculated stock balance after this transaction.
This is the official running stock quantity.

FIFO Queue Qty

The quantity derived from the FIFO stock layers after the transaction.
Represents what the stock balance should be based on FIFO flow.

Difference (if shown)

Highlights any mismatch between FIFO queue quantity and quantity after transaction.
This is the key indicator of potential issues.

Available Filters and Their Business Purpose

Item

Focus analysis on a specific product with known or suspected issues.

Warehouse

Analyze stock movement for a particular location or store.

Date Range

Review stock behavior within a specific period, such as: - Audit period - Month-end - After a system correction or bulk entry

Company

Useful for businesses managing multiple legal entities.

These filters help narrow the report to only the data that matters for your investigation or review.

How to Interpret the Results for Business Decisions

When FIFO Qty Matches Qty After Transaction

When FIFO Qty Is Higher or Lower Than Qty After Transaction

Business Action:
- Investigate the specific transaction where the difference starts
- Review adjustments, transfers, or returns around that date
- Correct entries before financial closing or reporting

Common Use Cases and Scenarios

Inventory Audit Support

Auditors use this report to validate that FIFO stock logic aligns with actual balances.

Negative Stock Investigation

Helps identify transactions that caused unexpected stock shortages.

Valuation Discrepancy Analysis

Used when stock value in financial reports does not match operational expectations.

Warehouse Accuracy Review

Ensures warehouse-level stock movements are reliable and sequential.

Data Cleanup After Corrections

Confirms whether corrections or backdated entries have stabilized inventory flow.

Business Value Summary

The FIFO Queue vs Qty After Transaction Comparison report is a critical control tool in Dafater. It does not just show stock levels—it validates whether inventory history makes business sense. By using this report regularly, businesses can: - Prevent costly inventory errors
- Improve confidence in stock valuation
- Strengthen audit readiness
- Maintain accurate, decision-ready inventory data

This report is best used proactively, not only when problems arise.

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