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Wish to consolidate records which are identical except for [Quantity]

Hi.

At the beginning of each  year, we do an inventory count.  Unfortunately,  multiple entries for the same [StockNum]  happen.

But for archival purposes,  I would prefer to only have one record for each [StockNum].   The following code recognizes when multiple  entries for [StockNum]  happen.   It works!  It recognizes the multiple entries for [StockNum]  for inventory purposes.  It adds up the [Quantity] field and stores it in a varaible... but the code below does nothing beyond this.

My question.. I need to replace multiple records with one record.  All records are identical except for   [Quantity].    The replacement record will be identical to the others except that [Quantity] = sum([Quantity])
I really am not sure of the most efficient way to do this.







Dim dbs As DAO.Database:     Set dbs = CurrentDb
    Dim rs_OuterLoop As DAO.Recordset: Dim rs_InnerLoop As DAO.Recordset
    Dim TotalQuantity As Long
    Set rs_OuterLoop = dbs.OpenRecordset("Select * from [tbl Transactions] where [Source] = 200 and [Destination] =1")
    rs_OuterLoop.MoveFirst
    Do Until rs_OuterLoop.EOF
        Set rs_InnerLoop = dbs.OpenRecordset("Select * from [tbl Transactions] where [StockNum] = " & rs_OuterLoop![StockNum] & " and [Source] = 200 and [Destination] =1")
        rs_InnerLoop.MoveLast
        If rs_InnerLoop.RecordCount > 1 Then
            ' Copy entire record here. Later in the process,  the record will be saved / modified (only [Quantity] will change.
            TotalQuantity = 0
            rs_InnerLoop.MoveFirst
            Do Until rs_InnerLoop.EOF
                TotalQuantity = TotalQuantity + rs_InnerLoop![Quantity]
                rs_InnerLoop.MoveNext
            Loop
         ' The 10 records are all identical... Only [Quantity] changes per record.
         ' I now wish to have just one record.  [Quantity] = TotalQuantity
        End If
        '
    rs_InnerLoop.Close
    rs_OuterLoop.MoveNext
    Loop
    rs_InnerLoop.Close: Set rs_InnerLoop = Nothing
    rs_OuterLoop.Close: Set rs_OuterLoop = Nothing

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that's what I suggested
I see that.  We probably started typing at the same time but I typed a longer answer so you got uploaded first.
no problem, the user can use the executive summary or the expanded version :-)
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Hi.

Wow!

I'm  listening.    I am scratching my head.
I know that you are correct.  I will try/learn  your suggestions. But, this how I help my wife in her business.   For today at least, would prefer a more simple solution.

I only have  to run the code once a year.  (Around Jan 20)

I  thank you for your replies.
Our suggestions were essentially the same.  Jeff gave you the executive summary and I gave you the detail steps of how to build the process.

Please try to implement my suggestion and let us know how you do.
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I  will make good use of your advice.

Thank you very much!