Defining allocation codes
Allocation codes allow you to assign pre-defined location rules and specify how to source goods from multiple inventory locations. Use this procedure to create location rules.
- Access Allocation Codes (WH05.1).
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Define the allocation parameters. Use these guidelines to specify the field values:
- Company
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Select your company.
- Location Rule
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Location rules allow you to define how to source the goods during the allocation process. You can assign location rules at the Requesting Location (RQ01.1), on the Header tab of Requisitions (RQ10.1), or on the Miscellaneous sub-tab of the Lines tab on Requisitions (RQ10.1).
- Description
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Specify a description for this location rule.
- Status
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Specify or select a status for this location rule.
- Line Action
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Select the action to perform.
- Level
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Specify the order you want the inventory locations stored in. For example, a level 2 location will be allocated before a location with a level 3 location.
- Location
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Specify or select the inventory location where you want to source the item.
- Select the Add form action.