Serial number processing

Entering Serial Numbers on the Transaction Line

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 Enter Serial Numbers action. If they are automatically allocated and not entered, you must go to the Manual Allocations function, and use the Allocate and Assign 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 Enter Serial Numbers.

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 Action > Line > Enter Serial Numbers.

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 Action > Check Serial Numbers. This displays the Inventory Count Serial Numbers form.

Using this form you can select the serial numbers to be issued.