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wellwishglobaldi
March 26, 2023
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How to Select a date that's after the date you started tracking inventory item.

  • March 26, 2023
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SarahannC
March 26, 2023

Hello there, wellwishglobaldi.

 

Let's make sure you'll be able to create a transaction using the inventory item you created without receiving a prompt.

 

Make sure the invoice date or transaction date you select is after the date you set up in the As of date field. Here's a sample screenshot for additional reference:

 

For example, the inventory as of date is 03/27/2023, we should select a date that comes after that date when creating a transaction.  

 

You can check this article for more tips and details about tracking inventory in QuickBooks: Learn how to track your inventory in QuickBooks Online Plus and Advanced. 

 

If you have more concerns, please don't hesitate  to comment below. I'll be around to help. Take care and stay safe.

raineywars
April 9, 2024

THIS DOES NOT WORK!!

MirriamM
April 1, 2025

Will these solutions help with this message I am getting g?


The solutions provided above will definitely work, 314eventrentals! Let me elaborate on them for you so you can easily overcome the error you encountered. I’m here to help you through this process.

 

The error message "Select a date that's after the date you started tracking this inventory item" appears when the date on the transaction you're trying to create is earlier than the As of date of the inventory item.

 

To resolve this issue, I recommend ensuring that the date of the transaction matches the date when you started tracking the quantity on hand for this item.

 

To check the date, here's what you'll need to do:

 

  1. Go to the Gear icon at the top.
  2. Select Products and Services.
  3. Locate the item you're trying to use in the transaction and click Edit under the Action column.
  4. On the Product/Service Information page, go to the Quantity on Hand section.
  5. Click the Starting Value link and click Got it! when prompted.
  6. In the new window, verify the As of date.
  7. If you want to change the date, edit the As of date and any other inventory details as necessary. If not, leave it as it is and click Save and Close.

 

For further details about setting up an inventory item, check out this article: Set up and track your inventory in QuickBooks Online.

 

Once you're done, you can now enter the transaction you need to record.

 

Are you looking to gain valuable insights into your sales and inventory status? You can easily generate reports in QuickBooks Online. For assistance, check out this article: Use reports to see your sales and inventory status in QuickBooks Online.

 

Additionally, we have a team of experts who can offer personalized guidance on linking your accounts, automating tasks, and teaching the best bookkeeping practices to increase your efficiency. For more details, check out QuickBooks Live Expert Assisted.

 

If you need to save your customized report on your inventories, please reply to this message. We'll address your query accordingly.

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