Rename Serial Part

Explanation

This activity is used to rename a serial by changing the part and/or the serial number of the serial.

IFS Cloud currently features a method for renaming a part that has been repaired or reworked (hence changing form, fit or function). This method is however only available from VIM so the part must be defined as a VIM serial part.

There is a business requirement to rename parts that are managed in an MRO process outside of VIM. In the part serial, it is only possible to rename a serial part that is stored in the inventory, provided that no reservation exists for the serial part and that it is not defined as a VIM , Equipment, Project Delivery or a Plant Design object.

When the part and/or serial number of a serial is changed, the operational status of the old serial (i.e., the serial before the rename) is set to Renamed.

If a Supplier-Loaned serial is being renamed, please note that it will not be possible to return the renamed serial using the purchase order through which it was received. The reason for this limitation is that the purchase order only allows you to return items that have been received. You need to use a customer order to return a Supplier-Loaned serial which has been renamed.

The following table shows the information that can be updated when renaming a serial:

Serial information	Instances where the information should be modified
Rename Reason	Enter the reason for renaming the serial. You can select from three predefined values, which are Correct Typing Error, Modify Generated Serial Number and Modification Compliance.
Manufacturer	If the manufacturer of the old part number and new part number differ, the manufacturer of the new part number must be entered.
Manufacturer's part number	If a new manufacturer is entered, the corresponding manufacturer part number must be entered as well. Furthermore, some manufacturer's change their part numbers once an overhaul is performed or when a modification is completed. In such instances, the new manufacturer part number can be updated on the serial.

Prerequisites

• A serial must have been created in IFS/INVENT.
• The serial you want renamed cannot be scrapped.
• A serial part is stored in the inventory and it should not be defined as a VIM, Equipment, Project Delivery or Plant Design objects. 
• A valid manufacturer and a manufacturer part number must exist for the new part number of the serial.

System Effects

• The part number and/or serial number of the serial will be changed all through IFS/PARTCA.
• The part number and/or serial number of the serial will also be changed in Part Serial Catalog and history will be generated.
• If the serial is in the inventory (i.e., the Current Position is set to In Inventory) when being renamed, the correct quantity on-hand will be created for the renamed individual.