> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://hub.equipme.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://hub.equipme.io/documentation/warehouse/goods-receipt.md). # Goods receipt In the receiving area of Equipme Pro, it's all about keeping track of incoming goods and ensuring they are properly recorded and processed. Especially when dealing with orders and deliveries from external distributors, it’s crucial that the receiving process runs smoothly and is fully traceable. In the Equipme Pro section, you’ll find the "Receiving" menu, which shows you which purchase orders are still pending and awaiting delivery. Once the goods have been shipped by the distributor, you can track exactly when they are expected to arrive at your location. Before diving into the actual process, it's useful to have a clear understanding of what to expect: You will not only be checking the incoming goods but also ensuring they are accurately entered into your system and that storage locations are appropriately assigned. {% embed url="" %} **Special Case in Receiving: Batch Purity** In the receiving process, there is a particular situation that can sometimes cause confusion but has been implemented for an important reason. If you try to book an item into a storage location where the same item is already stored, you may receive an error message. This is because Equipme supports batch purity. This means that goods received at different times should not be stored in the same location. This ensures that older stock is used first and not accidentally mixed with newer stock. Especially for items that are reordered over long periods, it’s important that the older goods are used first. This guarantees a clear separation of different deliveries, which is crucial for efficient warehouse management and order picking. For example, if you receive some products like MacBooks or Airports today and reorder again in two weeks, you want to ensure that the older products are used first. By preventing identical items from being stored in the same location, Equipme maintains this order. If you still need to book items into the same location, there is a workaround: You can first book the goods into a different location and later move them to the desired location via warehouse management. This flexibility helps accommodate individual warehouse needs without compromising the principles of batch purity. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://hub.equipme.io/documentation/warehouse/goods-receipt.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.