Configuring Lottable Display/Validation

This section describes how to configure Lottable Validation requirements.

Lottable validation is the process by which the lottable values for an item are validated against defined parameters at the time of the receipt. A lot is a pre-populated number associated with a specific item that has a unique combination of lottable values. A lottable is a specific attribute about the item that makes the lot unique. When the lottable values for an item change, a new lot is assigned. Within the application, twelve lottable attributes are defined at the owner level.

The Lottable Validation screen allows you to define any lottables that are visible or required, as well as any validation or conversion that needs to be performed against those lottables. The saved lottable validation record is a template that can then be applied to multiple items through Configuration > Item. See Configuring an Item. The validation/conversion of lottables for those items is processed during RF and Workstation-based receiving.

During receiving, the application determines whether any lottable fields are required for the item being received and further, if any of those lottable fields require validation or conversion. If none of the fields require validation, the receipt is accepted and the changes are reflected on the ASN record in the application. If any fields do require validation, the application performs a validation check on the date format and minimum shelf life rules. If the fields pass the validation process, the ASN record is updated. If the validation process fails, an error message is returned.

Based on field settings on the Date Format, Lottable Display/Validation and Item screens, the application can perform the convert date formats during receipt, and validate the product being received to ensure it meets shelf life requirements. More information about shelf life validation will be covered later in this section.