Why do we use Purchase Receipt?

Suggestion:
User can use the Purchase receipt transaction to receive materials and services from Purchase orders. You can search for and receive existing Purchase order (PO) line items and services.
Inventory location is identified for receipt and issue of material. The system refers these locations for carrying out transactions of receipts, quality inspection and issue of goods.

Menu Path: SCM – Purchase – Receipt
Material can be received and stocked for following circumstances a)Receipt to stores – Available to Issue b) Receipt to quality inspection to stores – Available to Issue c) Receipt to stores for quality inspection – Quarantine For example assume 100 units are received and a selected sample will be inspected. All units are put-away to stores but not released for issue until the sample is approved. d) Receipt of Non Stock Item – Inspection by User Dept For example made to order goods are directly inspected and installed by the user. e) Receipt of services – as received by the user departments