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May 21, 2025

# Why am I unable to issue an inventory item from the medical or nursing page?

This is usually due to a system setup issue.

When the system prevents an action, it typically provides a message indicating the cause. In the case of inventory item consumption, the system will not allow you to issue stock if the **Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)** account has not been configured.

To resolve this, ensure the COGS account is properly set up in the system settings.

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