--- title: đŸ“Ļ Setting Negative Stock to Zero description: Reset negative stock quantities to zero for selected departments using Stocktake Entry. --- [Skip to content](https://help.futurenet.com.au/setting-negative-stock-to-zero#main-content) [![FNET Logo](https://help.futurenet.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/fnet_logo_isolated-1.png?width=50&height=50&name=fnet_logo_isolated-1.png)](https://www.futurenet.com.au) Open main navigation Close main navigation How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Future Net Help & Support](https://help.futurenet.com.au/?hsLang=en-au) 2. [Stocktake](https://help.futurenet.com.au/stocktake?hsLang=en-au) 3. [Stocktake Entry](https://help.futurenet.com.au/stocktake?hsLang=en-au#stocktake-entry) 8 January 2026 # đŸ“Ļ Setting Negative Stock to Zero Reset negative stock quantities to zero for selected departments. Use this when stock levels show negative numbers and you want to correct them without manually adjusting each item. #### Before You Start If you are unfamiliar with the stocktake process, check out the **Stocktake Essentials** series. 👉[📋 Stocktake Essentials Part 1: Preparation](https://help.futurenet.com.au/stocktake-essentials-part-1-preparation?hsLang=en-au) --- ### Creating the batch Navigate to the **Stocktake** tab in Convenience and select **Stocktake Entry**. ![StocktakeEntry](https://help.futurenet.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Media/StocktakeEntry.gif?width=670&height=496&name=StocktakeEntry.gif) 1. Select **Add** 2. Select **Department** 3. Locate and select the department you want to reset 4. Select **OK** 5. Enable both options: - **Zero items** - **Only load items with negative on hand** 6. Select **OK** **![CreateNegativeStockBatch](https://help.futurenet.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Media/CreateNegativeStockBatch.gif?width=536&height=429&name=CreateNegativeStockBatch.gif)** ### Confirming Changes Review the items affected and their new stock amounts, then select **Update**. ![UpdateNegativeStockBatch](https://help.futurenet.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Media/UpdateNegativeStockBatch.gif?width=536&height=373&name=UpdateNegativeStockBatch.gif) **ℹī¸ Note:** For detailed steps on updating stocktake batches, see the **Updating Stocktake Batches** article. 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