Setting up Batches

  1. Select Batch Reference Setup (BRS) from the SunSystems menu to access the Batch Reference Setup form.
  2. Specify this information:
    Item Code
    The code of the required item. This must have been set up as batch controlled on the Item Master. That is, the Batch Control check box must be checked.
    Item Short Heading
    This field is automatically populated once the Item Code field has been completed.
    Batch Reference
    The unique identifier for the batch.
    Comment
    Additional comments required for this record.
    Batch Status

    The current processing status of the batch. Options are:

    • Open - set automatically when you add a new batch.
    • Held - when the batch is being held and cannot released.
    • Complete - when all processing of the batch has been completed.
    • Quarantine - when the batch has been isolated and cannot be released.
    Recall Status
    Indicates whether or not the batch is being recalled.
    Expiration Date
    Date of expiry for the batch.
    Maturation Date
    Date of maturity for the batch. For example, for fruit or vegetables.
  3. You can obtain an expiration date history for the batch reference. From the Action menu select Expiration Date History. This displays the Expiration Date History form.
  4. Specify this information:
    Item Code
    The item code.
    Batch Reference
    The batch reference.
    Sequence Number
    The sequence number.
    Status
    The status.
    Date Created
    The date created.
  5. Save your changes.