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LeroyGibbs
Level 1

Barcode Scanning without inventory tracking

QBDT Enterprise 22

I understand how to implement barcode scanning. However I don't want to track inventory or have it effect the accounting side of things. Is this possible?

Thanks,

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Best answer August 22, 2024

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RhoiceW
QuickBooks Team

Barcode Scanning without inventory tracking

Hi there, LeroGibbs. I can help create an item without tracking the inventory in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

 

Yes, it's possible not to track your inventory, so it won't affect your books in QBDT. Since you don't want to track your items, you can set them up as Non-inventory or Services.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. On the menu bar, click Lists.
  2. Select Item List. On the Item dropdown, click New.
  3. Under the Type field, select Non-inventory Part.
  4. Enter the price of the item.
  5. Once done, select OK.

 

I've also added a screenshot for your visual reference. 

 

In addition, I'll also this article for further details and steps on how to set up your barcode scanner and barcodes: Set up and use barcode scanning in QBDT

 

Furthermore, refer to this article to learn how to manage your items and how to personalize your reports in QBDT:

 

 

Comment on the post if you still have concerns about your inventory in QBDT. I'm always here to help you.

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RhoiceW
QuickBooks Team

Barcode Scanning without inventory tracking

Hi there, LeroGibbs. I can help create an item without tracking the inventory in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

 

Yes, it's possible not to track your inventory, so it won't affect your books in QBDT. Since you don't want to track your items, you can set them up as Non-inventory or Services.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. On the menu bar, click Lists.
  2. Select Item List. On the Item dropdown, click New.
  3. Under the Type field, select Non-inventory Part.
  4. Enter the price of the item.
  5. Once done, select OK.

 

I've also added a screenshot for your visual reference. 

 

In addition, I'll also this article for further details and steps on how to set up your barcode scanner and barcodes: Set up and use barcode scanning in QBDT

 

Furthermore, refer to this article to learn how to manage your items and how to personalize your reports in QBDT:

 

 

Comment on the post if you still have concerns about your inventory in QBDT. I'm always here to help you.

LeroyGibbs
Level 1

Barcode Scanning without inventory tracking

Thanks that fills in the missing pieces for me.

ZackE
Moderator

Barcode Scanning without inventory tracking

Thanks for following up with the Community, LeroGibbs.

 

I'm happy to hear RhoiceW was able to help with using barcode scanning and making sure inventory isn't tracked.

 

You'll also be able to find many detailed resources about using QuickBooks in our help article archives.

 

Please feel welcome to send a reply here or create a new thread if there's ever any questions. The Community's always here to help. Have a wonderful Friday!

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