Purchasing parameters

Purchasing parameters can be set up at the warehouse level in Product Warehouse Description Setup, and at the product line level in Product Line Setup. When usage is calculated, the purchasing parameters from Product Line Setup override those set up in Product Warehouse Description Setup. When the Product Administration Month End Processing Report runs, the purchasing parameters from the product line record rather than the warehouse record are used.

The majority of the purchasing parameter settings are used during Product Administration Month End Processing Report when the report updates ordering controls. They are also used to create exception notifications for the buyer, as opposed to freezing products, when abnormal situations occur. Additionally, some settings are used duringPurchase Receipt of Inventory Entry when determining safety and lead time review requirements.