ERPNext: Setting Auto re-order for Inventory Items in ERPNext
By Michael Appiah on July 21, 2025
IntermediateSetting Reorder Levels in ERPNext
Reorder levels help you maintain optimal inventory by automatically generating purchase requests when stock reaches a predefined minimum level. Here's how to set them up in ERPNext:
Method 1: Setting Reorder Levels for Individual Items
- From your ERPNext Sidebar, Go to Stock:
- Navigate to:
Stock > Items Catalogue > Item
- Open the item you want to configure
- Set reorder levels:
- In the item form, scroll to the "Reorder Levels" section
- Click "Add Row"
- Select the Warehouse where this reorder level should apply
- Enter:
- Warehouse Reorder Level: Minimum quantity before reordering
- Warehouse Reorder Qty: Quantity to order when level is reached
- Material Request Type: "Purchase" or "Transfer" (depending on your needs)
- The final step is to Save the Item.
You can also find below an attached screenshot to guide you on how to do this:
- Save the item
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