Adding a new raw material to the inventory

This guide explains how to add a new raw material to the inventory from the merchant app, including setting value and unit name.

Prerequisites

• You are logged in to the merchant app with a role that has edit access to Inventory.

Step 1: Open the Inventory module

1. From the main navigation bar, click Inventory.
2. In the Inventory page, click the Base Menu tab if it is not already selected.

Step 2: Start adding a new raw material

1. Click the Add new material .
2. A New raw material add form or dialog appears.

Example of the Inventory → Raw materials list page.

The new Raw material form with basic details section.

Step 3: Enter basic details

In the Basic details section, fill in:

• Product name: The raw material name.
• Category: Choose an existing category (for example, Vegetables, Spices, Packing materials) or type a new one.
• Unit name: Enter unit name for the raw material (for example, Gram, Litre, Piece).
• Stock Quantity: Enter the current stock of the raw material.
• Total value: Enter the total value of the current raw material stock.
• Brand: Choose an existing brand (for example, India Gate, Aachi, TATA) or type a new one.

Ensure the raw material name is unique and accurate so reports and search work correctly.

Click the Add material button to add the raw material.