Item types

Item types refer to the category of item being requested. The Lawson applications use four item types: Inventory (I), Non-stock (N), Special Order (X), and Service (S). Item types determine if you get items from stock or from a vendor. Typically, Inventory (I) items come from stock. Non-stock (N), Special Order (X), and Service (S) usually come from a vendor. The Requisitions application determines the item type by looking at the Inventory Control item master and location record at the From location based on these rules:

  • An item is an Inventory (I) item when the inventory tracking flag is set to Yes in the item location file

  • An item is a Non-stock (N) item when there is only an item master record for the item, or the inventory tracking flag is set to No in the item location file

  • If no item master or item location record exists for the item, then the item is a Special Order (X) item

  • A Service (S) item has its item type set to S

    Item Type Description
    Inventory (I)

    • The inventory tracking flag is set to Yes in the item location file

    • Stock-on-hand quantities and unit costs are tracked

    • When entered on a requisition, the item information displays

    • The "Create PO" flag is set to No
    Non-stock (N)

    • There is only an item master record for the item or the inventory tracking flag is set to No in the item location file

    • Non-stock items are frequently ordered items that do not need stock-on-hand quantities and unit cost tracked

    • When entered on a requisition, the item information displays

    • The "Create PO" flag is set to Yes
    Special Order (X)

    • Special order items are not set up in the Inventory Control application. No item master or item location record exists for the item.

    • You must specify the item information

    • The "Create PO" flag is set to Yes
    Service (S)

    • The item type is set to S to specify a service, such as equipment repair or monthly copier maintenance.

    • You must specify a service code of "A" (amount) or "Q" (quantity and cost)

    • You must specify the item information

    • The "Create PO" flag is set to Yes