ERPNext Inventory
What is Material Request?
- Material Request
- A Material Request in ERPNext is an internal requisition to procure, manufacture, or transfer materials to fulfil production or department needs.
Material Request Types
Go to Stock → Material Request → New. Choose the Purpose: Purchase (triggers Purchase Order), Material Transfer (raises Stock Entry), Manufacture (raises Production Plan or Work Order), or Customer Provided (for job work). Approval workflows can be configured for each type.
Material Request in the Procurement Cycle
Once a Material Request is approved, a buyer can create an RFQ or Purchase Order directly from it. ERPNext tracks fulfilment status — Pending, Partially Ordered, or Ordered — so procurement teams know the status of every requisition.
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Related Terms
Purchase Order
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Stock Entry
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Production Plan
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Work Order
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