Creating Batch Numbers Automatically

You can create multiple batch numbers automatically for inventory receipt and issue documents. If you have a large number of items to enter, creating batch numbers automatically can save you time.

Procedure

Create an inventory receipt document.
To open the Batches - Setup window, choose the Add button. The Batches - Setup window appears.
To automatically create batch numbers for the entire quantity, choose the Automatic Creation button.
The Automatic Batch Creation window appears.
To define the number of batch numbers that you want to create for the item, enter the number in the Quantity field.
Choose whether you want to create a batch number and enter the value.

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To create a string, choose the browse button, which opens the Create String for Batches Window, and enter the details. For more information, see Creating Strings for Batches.

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Choose whether you want to create batch attributes and enter the value.

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To create a string, choose the browse button, which opens the Create String for Batches Window, and enter the details. For more information, see Creating Strings for Batches.

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Specify values for the remaining fields (optional).
To create batch numbers for the items in the Created Batches table, choose the Create button.
The Automatic Batch Creation window closes.

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After using the Automatic Creation button, you can manually update each item’s data.

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To open the Row Details - Batches - Setup window, double-click a row number in the Created Batches table, where you can view and update data for a specific batch. After updating a row, close the window to save your changes.

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To save the data, choose the Update button and the OK button.
The Batches - Setup window closes.
To add the document, choose the Add button.

More Information

Defining and Selecting Batches on Every Transaction

Batches - Setup Window

Automatic Batch Creation Window