> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://betterdatainc.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Transactions

> View and analyze inventory transactions

# Transactions

View and analyze inventory transactions to understand inventory movements and support reporting and analysis.

## Overview

Transaction views help you:

* View all inventory transactions
* Analyze transaction patterns
* Track consumption and usage
* Support reporting and analysis
* Investigate inventory movements

## Transaction Types

### Inbound Transactions

* **Receipts**: Inventory received from suppliers
* **Transfers In**: Inventory transferred in from other locations
* **Adjustments Up**: Inventory adjustments that increase quantity
* **Returns**: Customer returns

### Outbound Transactions

* **Shipments**: Inventory shipped to customers
* **Transfers Out**: Inventory transferred out to other locations
* **Adjustments Down**: Inventory adjustments that decrease quantity
* **Consumption**: Inventory consumed or used

## Transaction Views

### Transaction Overview

View all transactions:

1. Navigate to **Improve** → **Transactions** → **Overview**
2. Select time range and filters
3. Review all transactions
4. Drill down into transaction details

### Transaction Consumption

View consumption transactions:

1. Navigate to **Improve** → **Transactions** → **Consumption**
2. Select time range and filters
3. Review consumption patterns
4. Analyze consumption by product, location, or channel

### Transaction Request Details

View request-related transactions:

1. Navigate to **Improve** → **Transactions** → **Request Details**
2. Select time range and filters
3. Review transactions related to stock requests
4. Analyze request fulfillment patterns

### Transaction Summary

View transaction summary:

1. Navigate to **Improve** → **Transactions** → **Summary**
2. Select time range and filters
3. Review transaction summary metrics
4. Analyze transaction trends

## Transaction Details

Each transaction includes:

* **Transaction Type**: Type of transaction
* **Date and Time**: When the transaction occurred
* **Product**: Product involved
* **Location**: Location involved
* **Quantity**: Quantity change
* **Reference**: Reference number or document
* **User**: User who created the transaction

## Filters and Search

Filter transactions by:

* **Time Range**: Select date range
* **Transaction Type**: Filter by transaction type
* **Product**: Filter by product
* **Location**: Filter by location
* **Reference**: Search by reference number

## Common Workflows

### Reviewing Transaction History

1. Navigate to **Improve** → **Transactions** → **Overview**
2. Select time range
3. Review transaction history
4. Drill down into specific transactions

### Analyzing Consumption

1. Navigate to **Improve** → **Transactions** → **Consumption**
2. Select time range and filters
3. Review consumption patterns
4. Use insights for planning

### Investigating Inventory Movements

1. Navigate to **Improve** → **Transactions**
2. Search for specific product or location
3. Review all transactions for that item
4. Investigate unusual movements

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## Related Pages

* [Demand & Consumption](/sense/demand-consumption)
* [Inventory Reports](/improve/reports)
* [Dashboards](/improve/dashboards-overview)

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## Permissions & Roles

<Tip>
  Viewing transactions requires `inventory.read` or `reports.read` permission. Transaction details may be limited based on location and product access.
</Tip>