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Procedure documentationCreating Serial Numbers Automatically

 

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

To create unique serial numbers for the string, you must select one of the options in the Unique Serial Numbers by dropdown list in the General Settings window, otherwise the serial number will not be unique.

Procedure

  1. Create an inventory receipt document.

  2. To open the Serial Numbers - Setup window, choose the Add button. The Serial Numbers - Setup window appears.

  3. To automatically create serial numbers for the entire quantity, choose the Automatic Creation button. The Automatic Serial Numbers Creation window appears.

  4. To define the number of serial numbers that you want to create for the item, enter the number in the Quantity field.

  5. Choose whether you want to create a manufacturer's serial number and enter the value.

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    To create a string, choose the browse button, which opens the Create String for Serial No. Window and enter the details. For more information, see Creating Strings for Serial Numbers.

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    Note Note

    If the Mfr. Serial No., Serial Number, or Lot Number field is defined in the General Settings window as unique, do not leave it empty.

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  6. Choose whether you want to create a serial number and enter the value.

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    To create a string, choose the browse button, which opens the Create String for Serial No. Window, and enter the details. For more information, see Creating Strings for Serial Numbers.

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  7. Choose whether you want to create a lot number and enter the value.

    Note Note

    To create a string, choose the browse button, which opens the Create String for Serial No. Window, and enter the details. For more information, see Creating Strings for Serial Numbers.

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  8. Specify values for the remaining fields (optional).

  9. To create serial numbers for the items in the Created Serial Numbers table, choose the Create button.

    The Automatic Serial Numbers Creation window closes.

    Note Note

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

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    Note Note

    Double-clicking a row number in the Created Serial Numbers table opens the Row Details - Serial Numbers – Setup window, where you can view and update data for a specific serial number. After updating a row, close the window to save your changes.

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  10. To save the data, choose the Update button and the OK button. The Serial Numbers - Setup window closes.

  11. To add the document, choose the Add button.

More Information

Defining and Selecting Serial Numbers on Every Transaction

Automatic Serial Numbers Creation Window

Serial Numbers - Setup Window