Random Counts (IC74.1)

Use Random Counts (IC74.1) to randomly enter item counts for a select ID. This form is similar to IC72.1 (Counts by Page) except that this form lets you access item records by page, line, or item number and lets you add new item records. This form is useful if you want to add item record(s) missed by the selection criteria defined for a select ID.

You must create a freeze file in IC170 (Freeze Selected Items) before you can use this form. A freeze file is a snapshot of item records for a select ID defined in IC70.1 (Select IDs). By default, select IDs require you to enter actual item counts. However, a select ID can be set up not to require count entries. In this case, freeze quantities display and can be changed if variances exist. Regardless of whether or not count entries are required, you must enter or verify them using the Add form action.

More Information

Item counts are updated to inventory when IC175 (Update Variances) is run in update mode. Prior to update you can run IC175 in nonupdate mode to print the Variance Report, then explain variances by reason code in any count entry form (IC72, IC73, or IC74). After update you can only explain variances in IC76.1 (Variance Reasons). You can only use reason codes for reporting purposes. You cannot use reason codes to override the normal general ledger offset account set up for physical inventory in IC04.1 (General Ledger Category).

Note: Performing a physical inventory count using the Inventory Control application involves several steps. Refer to the Inventory Control User Guide for more information.

Tip: Use the Sublot field to continue a serial or lot number longer than 10 characters.