Barcode format definitions
The following is a list of prefixed fields as well as the detail for the location barcode format. Unless otherwise specified, the barcode is Code128A.
| Barcode Field(s) | Type | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Label | LL:CCCC:LLLLL |
Where LL: is the 2-character indicator, CCCC is the company id and LLLLL is the location code. Company ID is up to 4 numeric digits. Location code is up to 5 characters. ":" is used to delimit the company ID and location code. |
| Sub Location or Bin Location | Label | BL:bbbbbbb |
Where BL: is the 2-character prefix and bbbbbbb is the bin or sub location. The code is up to 8 characters long These are used in par locations and inventory locations. |
| Stock Item | Label | IL:aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa |
Where IL: is the 2-character prefix and aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa is the (up to) 16-character item number. Note: Item codes can be larger than this. However, it is believed that
healthcare customers will not exceed 16 characters.
Item barcodes with or without Lawson prefix and generated in QR code format is also supported. |
| Par Item | Label | PI:aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa |
Where PI: is the 2-character prefix and aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa is the (up to) 16-character item number. Note: Item codes can be larger than this. However, it is believed that
healthcare customers will not exceed 16 characters.
Item barcodes with or without Lawson prefix and generated in QR code format is also supported. |
| Issue Tracking Number | Web report barcode | None | |
| Lawson Tracking Number | Label (these would be the preprinted label) | LTYYDDMM12345 |
Used in receiving as a substitute for carrier’s tracking number barcode. LT denotes the Lawson tracking number, YY is the 2-digit year, DD day, MM month, and 12345 is a number starting at 00001 every day at midnight |
| Delivery Ticket Barcode | Delivery Ticket Barcode – printed after back office receiving | LT:XXXXXXXXXX | 40-character field, alpha-numeric |
| Delivery Unit Barcode | Delivery Unit Label | Same as Lawson tracking number barcode |