Why does Fishbowl say "You must receive an outsourced item before you can reconcile it."?

An item sent out for outsourcing cannot be reconciled until Fishbowl records its receipt back into inventory. The item must return from the vendor and be marked as received before reconciliation can complete.

Fishbowl: "Must receive outsourced item before reconcile"

What it means

You’re attempting to reconcile an item marked as outsourced in Fishbowl—one that’s been sent to a vendor for manufacturing or work. Reconciliation (whether for costing, inventory adjustments, or status changes) typically requires the item to exist in your received inventory. The message means the item must be received back from the outsourcer before reconciliation can proceed.

What to check

Verify the item is actually marked as outsourced. Check its item record for an outsource status or flag.
Confirm the outsourced work is complete and the item has been received back into inventory. If it’s still with the vendor or in-transit, wait until receipt is recorded.
Verify you’re performing the right reconciliation step for that item’s current lifecycle stage.