Generate Lot/Batch Numbers for Shop Order
Explanation
Use this activity to generate and reserve lot/batch numbers to a shop order or shop order requisition. When
reserved to a shop order requisition, the lot/batch numbers are transferred to the shop order created from the
requisition. The reserved lot/batch numbers are used when the system receives parts into inventory.
Lot/batch numbers are generated and reserved using the Lot/Batch Number Reservation dialog. To
access the dialog, click Traceability and then Generate Lot/Batch No.
In the Lot/Batch Number Reservation dialog:
- To reserve alphanumeric prefix for lot/batch numbers, enter that number in the Lot Batch String field.
By default, the value entered in the Lot Batch String field on the Inventory
Part/Manufacturing page appears. If the field is left empty order based lot/batch number(s) are
generated.
- To reserve a lot/batch range, enter values for Number of Batches and Qty per Batch fields. Once
you specify a value in one of these fields, the system will calculate the other value. You can make manual
changes to the value calculated by the system, but the system will not adjust the other field for the changes.
After you enter the information, the system creates the appropriate set of lot/batch reservations records.
Note: The field Number of Batches is only available for parts with the Allow Many Lots Per
Production Order enabled on the Part page.
Prerequisites
- A shop order requisition or shop order must exist for a part with the Lot/Batch Tracking set
to Lot Tracking in the Lot/Batch Tracking section on the
Part page.
- The shop order must have type set to Manufacturing, Repair or
Prototype.
System Effects
- The system reserves lot/batch number(s) for the shop order requisition or shop order. The reserved lot/batch
numbers are used when receiving the parts into inventory.
- A new record is created on Part Lot Batch page.