Receiving Documentation in BearBuy

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Overview

This is BearBuy training on when and how to use receiving options. Receiving is not required in the BearBuy system, and it will not impact invoice processing or payment. However, campus departments are required by Audit to maintain records confirming physical receipt of goods or documentation showing that services were in fact rendered by the supplier. There is an optional receiving function in BearBuy to help departments maintain these records. Most commonly, departments use the receiving function to upload scanned images of packing slips.

BearBuy can also be used for receiving that is required by certain sponsored funding agencies.

Notes:

  • Receipts cannot be attached or canceled once the purchase order (PO) is closed.
  • Shoppers can create and view receipts for their own orders only.
  • Requesters and Approvers can create and view receipts for all orders.
  • Viewers can view all receipts, but they can't create receipts.

Accessing BearBuy

  1. Login to your UCSF MyAccess account.
  2. Click on the BearBuy link to open the application.
  3. Note: You may need to click on the Manage Favorites button to view the complete list of applications.

Enter a Receipt

  1. Navigate to the Purchase Order (PO) in BearBuy. You can navigate to the PO by searching for the PO Number in the Quick Search bar at the top of your screen or click on your user profile icon and select My Recently Completed Purchase Orders to view a list of your orders from the last 90 days.
     
    purchase order number typed into the search bar at the top
    User profile icon in upper right corner
  2. On the PO, click the ellipses at the top and select Create Receipt.
      ellipses open the dropdown menu
  3. In the Create Receipt window, ensure all relevant line items are checked. You may be given the option to select Create Quantity Receipt or Create Cost Receipt. In this example, we'll select Create Quantity Receipt for this shipment of office supplies.
     
    Create Receipt window
  4. Optional: Enter the packing slip number, tracking number, notes, edit the Receipt Name as desired, etc. To add an attachment (such as an image of the packing slip) click the Add link located to the right of the Attachments field. In the pop-up window, select the Browse button to select a document or drag and drop the file into the window. Then, click the Save Changes button.
     
    Add link
     
    file name appears in the window
     
    file name of attachment now appears on the receipt
  5. Enter the received Quantity (or Cost) next to each line item on the order.
     
    Quantity entered is 1
  6. Note: You may click the Save Updates button to save the receipt as a draft to work on later.
  7. When done, click the Complete button.
     
    Complete button in top right corner
  8. A confirmation page will display with the Receipt Number and PO Number.
     
    Displays receipt number 602624

Enter a Receipt and a Return

  1. Start by following steps 1-5 above to Enter a Receipt.
  2. Then, click the Return icon located to the right of the line item (it looks like an arrow).
     
    Return icon
  3. A second line will appear where you will enter the the Quantity (or Cost) that was Returned. In this example, we've entered 2 Received, 1 Returned, and selected the reason for return is Over Shipment.
     
    received 2 returned 1 for reason over shipment
  4. Note: You may click the Save Updates button to save the receipt as a draft to work on later.
  5. When done, click the Complete button.
  6. A confirmation page will display noting the Receipt Number and PO Number.

View Draft Receipts

  1. From the side navigation bar, go to Accounts Payable > Receipts > View Draft Receipts.
     
     Menu Accounts Payable Receipts View Draft Receipts
  2. Select the Draft Receipt that you wish to complete.
  3. Note that you can delete a draft receipt by clicking the Delete button on the right side.

Search for My Receipts

  1. From the side navigation bar, go to Orders > My Orders > My Receipts.
     
     Menu Orders My Orders My Receipts
  2. The search defaults to receipts you created in the Last 90 Days. Adjust the filters as needed.
     
     Date Range filter

Search by Receipt or PO Number

  1. Enter the Receipt or PO Number in the search bar at the very top of BearBuy.
     
     Search bar at the top of BearBuy
  2. Select "All" from the dropdown. (Alternatively, select a specific document type, such as Receipts, to search only that field.)
     
     All is selected from the dropdown
  3. Click the magnifying glass to run the search.
     
     Magnifying glass
  4. Click on the Receipt Number to view the receipt details.
     
     Receipt Number link

Helpful Tip: When viewing a PO, click the Receipts tab to view all receipts associated with the order. Then, click on the Receipt Number to view the receipt details.
 
 Receipts tab

Search Receipts

  1. From the side navigation bar, go to Accounts Payable > Receipts > Search For Receipts.
     
     Menu Accounts Payable Receipts Search for Receipts
  2. The search defaults to receipts created in the Last 90 Days. Adjust the filters as needed.
     
     Date Range filter
  3. Enter any of the following criteria in the Quick search bar: PO Number, Receipt Number, Receipt Name, Packing Slip Number, Supplier, Participant, Catalog Number, Manufacturer Number, Product Description, Tracking Number. Note: You may need to use a comma to separate values in a list.
     
     Receipt Search Quick Search bar
  4. Optional: Click the question mark for tips to improve your search.
     
     Question Mark to the right of the Quick Search bar
  5. Optional: Add filters, such as the Supplier, Department ID, or Project, as needed. Click the Add Filters link, start typing the filter name (such as "Supplier"), and select the filter. Then, enter a value for the filter (such as the Supplier's name), and click the Apply button. Helpful Tip: Checking the box next to the Supplier's name that appears in all caps will give you most the precise results.
     
     Add Filter link
     
     Enter the supplier name and Apply
  6. Click the magnifying glass to run the search.
     
     Magnifying Glass to the right of the Quick Search bar
  7. Click on the Receipt Number to view the receipt details.
     
     Receipt Number link

Edit or Delete a Receipt

Note: Once the PO is invoiced, the receipts cannot be modified; however, you can add a comment to the PO for recordkeeping purposes.

  1. Navigate to the receipt in BearBuy. On the left side menu, select Orders > My Orders > My Receipts. This will display a list of your receipts from the last 90 days. Select the receipt (or adjust the date filter as needed).
     
    Menu on left Orders My Orders My Receipts
     
    List of receipts from last 90 days
  2. On the receipt, click the Reopen Receipt button located in the upper right corner of your screen. Note: If you don't see this button, the PO was invoiced and receipts can no longer be edited.
     
     Reopen Receipt button
  3. Enter a comment in the pop-up window (required), and click the Reopen Receipt button.
  4. The receipt can now be edited.
  5. When done, click the Complete button.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who can receive in BearBuy?

A: Shoppers, Requesters, and Approvers can create receipts in BearBuy. Viewers can't create receipts in BearBuy.

Q: I want to enter my receipt but I can’t. Why not?

A: The PO is closed or you have the Viewer role and are unable to enter receipts. You may enter a Comment on the PO for recordkeeping purposes.

Q: I want to edit my packing slip but I can’t. Why not?

A: The PO is closed or the matching process has been run against the receipt. You may enter a Comment on the PO for recordkeeping purposes.