What is inventory closing?
The inventory close process settles issue transactions to receipt transactions, based on the inventory valuation method that is selected in the item's item model group. As part of the settlement process, you can specify that the general ledger should be updated, so that it reflects the adjustments that have been made.
What is opening and closing inventory?
Beginning inventory, or opening inventory, is your inventory value at the start of an accounting period (typically a year or a quarter). Accordingly, ending inventory, or closing inventory, is the value of inventory at the end of an accounting period.
What are inventory periods?
Inventory periods define a period of time in which you can post changes to inventory. An inventory period is defined by the date on which it ends, or the ending date. When you close an inventory period, you cannot post any changes to inventory, either expected or invoiced, before this ending date.