What is Batch?
A Batch in ERPNext groups items produced or received together, enabling lot-level traceability, expiry date tracking, and batch-wise costing.
Enabling Batch Tracking
On the Item master, check "Has Batch No". Set "Auto-create Batch" to let ERPNext generate batch numbers on purchase receipt or manufacture, or create batches manually under Stock → Batch. Each transaction must specify the batch number.
Batch Expiry and FEFO
Set an Expiry Date on each batch. The Stock Analytics report highlights expiring batches. With the FEFO (First Expiry First Out) setting enabled, ERPNext prioritises batches closest to expiry when picking stock for delivery.
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