Marking a Stock Item as Inactive is essential for maintaining an accurate and efficient inventory system. Inactive Items are those that are no longer used, relevant to the Practice, or have been discontinued. By marking them as Inactive, the Practice ensures that obsolete stock does not clutter reports, impact ordering decisions, or appear in Stock Take snapshots.

If an Item still has stock on hand or a remaining value, the system prevents deactivation and displays a message requiring these to be zero before proceeding. This safeguard helps avoid accidental deactivation of items that still hold financial or operational significance. By implementing this process, Stock Controllers can effectively manage inventory, ensuring that records remain clean, accurate, and aligned with actual usage.