[FR] Return order for non-serializable (trackable) items

[baltuonis]

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Problem statement

We are using InvenTree to manage our small non-profit book warehouse. So far it served us a lot and we love how nifty it is.

We are trying to register Return Orders for books that get returned from our sellers/book fairs. Unfortunately Return Orders only allow serialized (trackable) parts to be returned. We ship dozens of books weekly so it is not practical to serialize (track) them.

Suggested solution

Is there a way to return non-serialized (non trackable) parts?

Describe alternatives you've considered

Modify the code ourselves? Is there a simple/non-destructive way to modify the code for behavior this to work? We have invested in this system and it would be tedious to migrate.

Examples of other systems

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[SchrodingersGat]

The return order was focused on "serialized" items to allow full traceability of items. If you have a method of discriminating between individual stock items (other than the serial number) then I have no idealistic objection to removing this limitation

I would probably suggest controlling this via a configurable setting, so that the behaviour could be configured.

Would you be willing to contribute some funding to this issue? It should not take a significant amount of time to implement this.

[baltuonis]

Hey @SchrodingersGat , Thanks for quick response!

1. I'm not very familiar with InvenTree internals, but as a KISS suggestion - could it just return the item(s) to the stock without location set?
2. Ideally for our use-case it: would allow setting returned quantity and destination location.
3. I agree on configurable setting. I see how a lot of users won't be comfortable with this type of loose returns tracking.
4. I'm helping a volunteer organisation to modernize their processes so this is entirely on me. How much $$$ would make a worthy contribution? And how long could it take to implement? (weeks? months?)

[baltuonis]

@SchrodingersGat
Had some time so I sat down and added this feature as a separate section. Could you please review? I'm pretty sure there will be things missing.

P.S. Cudos for devcontainers. Deploying this locally was a Breeze. #8400