Item Storage Characteristics

You can assign storage characteristics, previously set up using Item Characteristics (ITC), to the item. Storage characteristics can be used to control where an item is held, for example, in a fridge, duty free zone or secure unit.

  1. From the Action menu within Item Master select Item Storage Characteristics.
  2. Specify this information:
    Item Code and Description
    These fields are populated automatically from the item record currently open in Item Master.
    Characteristic Code
    The required characteristic code.
    Short Heading
    This field is populated automatically from the characteristic code input.
    Characteristic Datatype and Short Heading
    The type of data used by the characteristic. For example, alphanumeric. These fields are automatically populated once the characteristic code has been completed.
    Decimals Allowed
    The number of decimal places allowed if the value is numeric.
    Value From
    The lowest value allowed for this characteristic.
    Value To
    The highest value allowed for this characteristic.
    Logical Value
    Used if the type of data selected is Logical (requires only Yes or No). For example, whether or not batteries are supplied.
  3. If the datatype of the storage characteristic you have assigned to an item is a discrete value, you must specify the values using Item Master Storage Characteristic/Discrete Values. From the Action menu within Item Master Assign Storage Characteristics select Discrete Values.
  4. Specify this information:
    Item Code
    Description
    Item Storage Char Code
    Item Characteristic Description
    These fields are populated automatically from the item record currently open in Item Master.
    Discrete Value
    The allowable value to be applied to this storage characteristic for the item.
  5. Save your changes.