# Opening RP

<p class="doc-lead">Opening RP sets the starting balance of returnable packaging at a center when you begin tracking RP in Freespace — for example, 500 milk crates already at the main depot before go-live, or one deep-freezer already placed at an outlet.</p>

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<a href="#/rp/opening-rp?id=overview">Overview &amp; List View</a>
<a href="#/rp/opening-rp?id=quick-start">Quick Start</a>
<a href="#/rp/opening-rp?id=header-fields">Header Fields</a>
<a href="#/rp/opening-rp?id=actions-status">Actions &amp; Status</a>
<a href="#/rp/opening-rp?id=faq">FAQ</a>
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<h2 id="overview">Overview &amp; List View</h2>

Go to <b>RP → Opening RP</b>.

<b>List columns:</b> Id, Date, RP Item, Quantity, Center, Status.

<b>Quick filter tabs:</b> Default, Approved, Draft, Cancelled, Closed.

<b>Advanced Filters:</b> RP Item, Center, Status.

<b>List row actions:</b> Edit (Draft, For Revisal), Delete (Draft, For Revisal), View.

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<h2 id="quick-start">Quick Start</h2>

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<li>Click <b>New</b>.</li>
<li>Set <b>Date</b>, select <b>RP Item</b> (e.g. Milk Crate), enter <b>Quantity</b> (e.g. 500).</li>
<li>For serial-tracked items (freezer), enter <b>Sl No</b> and quantity 1.</li>
<li>Select <b>Center</b> (e.g. Main Store).</li>
<li><b>Save And Approve</b>.</li>
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<h2 id="header-fields">Header Fields</h2>

| **Field** | **Description** |
|-----------|-----------------|
| Date * | Opening entry date. |
| RP Item * | Returnable packaging item. |
| Sl No | Serial number *(when RP item has serial tracking)*. |
| Quantity * | Opening quantity at the center. |
| Center | Inventory center holding the opening stock. |
| Notes | Remarks. |

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<h2 id="actions-status">Actions &amp; Status</h2>

| **Action** | **Available when status is** |
|------------|------------------------------|
| Approve | Draft |
| Edit | Draft, For Revisal |
| Delete | Draft, For Revisal |
| Clone | All |
| Cancel | Approved, Open |
| Master Update | Approved, Closed |
| Add/Update Note | All |
| Print | All |

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<h2 id="faq">FAQ</h2>

<p><b>When should I use Opening RP vs Supplier RP?</b><br>Use Opening RP for stock already on hand at go-live. Use Supplier RP on Purchase Invoice when receiving new returnable packaging from a supplier going forward.</p>

<p><b>Can I enter opening balance at a customer?</b><br>Opening RP is center-based. For customer-held packaging at go-live, create a <a href="#/rp/customer-rp">Customer RP</a> with appropriate In/Out lines.</p>
<p><b>One holder only?</b><br>Select exactly one of center, customer, or supplier — not multiple.</p>
<p><b>Go-live stock?</b><br>Post opening RP before day-to-day movements if crates exist at migration.</p>
<p><b>Approved movements only?</b><br>Reports typically include approved RP transactions in the date range.</p>
<p><b>Field sale app data included?</b><br>Customer RP from Field Sale App appears when approved on web or mobile.</p>