Serial number processing
Entering Serial Numbers on the Transaction Line
Serial numbers can be entered directly on the order entry form against the transaction line. This only relates to issuing serial controlled items from inventory.
You can enter serial numbers on a transaction line in the following ways:
- Single entry -Enter one number in the Serial Number From field.
- Sequential range entry - Enter the start number in the Serial Number From field and the end number in the Serial Number To field. For example, Item Code A SER/001 to SER/010.
- Non-sequential range entry - Enter multiple serial numbers.
- Automatic allocation - Serial numbers are automatically allocated by the system.
As serial numbers can be entered manually, they are compliant with bar code reader systems. Standard bar code readers can scan the number and then this is input directly into the related field on the entry form.
Serial numbers are only displayed on the entry form if they are either entered in the From and To fields or by using the action. If they are automatically allocated and not entered, you must go to the Manual Allocations function, and use the action to view the serial numbers that have been assigned to that transaction.
Because there are only two fields, From and To, you are only shown the first and last number in the sequence, on the form. To see the full details click .
Using the Serial Number Entry Form
If the serial numbers are not sequential, you can assign them to the transaction via the Serial Number Entry form. This is accessed from the Sales Order Entry form or Movement Order Entry form via .
Assigning Serial Numbers During Inventory Count
You can assign serial numbers to inventory count lines when performing stock takes.
Once the inventory count has been generated and you have completed the Quantity Counted field on the Inventory Count Line Entry form, you can select . This displays the Inventory Count Serial Numbers form.
Using this form you can select the serial numbers to be issued.