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November 2, 2024
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Why are items not coming out of inventory on quickbooks online after being sold?

  • November 2, 2024
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For example, I ordered 2 of one item. I created a bill for it so there were 2 in inventory. The other day I sold both of them and made a sales receipt, but for some reason I am still seeing both of them in inventory.

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November 2, 2024

When you record purchases and sales, QuickBooks takes care of updating your inventory quantities and values automatically, Callen. The situation you're dealing with is unusual. Rest assured, I'm here to help you figure this out.

 

To clarify, could you tell me which section of your QuickBooks Online (QBO) account is not reflecting the correct quantity on hand? Is it the Product and Services page, or are you looking at a specific inventory report? Any extra details would be helpful.

 

In the meantime, we can troubleshoot the issue by logging in through incognito mode or a private window to see if the cache might be causing the problem.

 

Here's how:

 

  • Press Ctrl + Shift + N (Google Chrome).
  • Ctrl + Shift + P (Firefox).
  • Control + Option + P (Safari).

 

Once logged in, try to check your inventory again. If it works, go to your default browser and clear the cache. See Clear cache and cookies to fix issues when using QuickBooks Online for more information.

 

Otherwise, switch to a different browser like Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. The one you are currently on may be having a temporary issue with QuickBooks, and using a new browser for the moment will allow you to get back to work.

 

You may also visit this resource to know what computer and browser you need for the best QuickBooks experience: System requirements for QuickBooks Online products.

 

For more information about managing inventory in QuickBooks Online, you can refer to this article: Inventory management.

 

If you want to gain helpful insights on the things you buy and sell and the status of your inventory, you can find guidance on running a report in QBO in this article: Use reports to see your sales and inventory status in QuickBooks Online.

 

Are there any questions you're thinking about regarding your inventory items, Callen? We’d love to provide answers.

November 2, 2024

Thank you, Mirriam.

You are correct, it is in the Products and Services page. One thing that I am considering that could be contributing to the issue is the fact that both my partner and I are using the GoPayment mobile app to record sales receipts. I am the main owner of the QB account so I am not sure if this might have something to do with it? Going to a private browser did not change anything.