External Batch Management
Use
The use of batches plays a central role in the monitoring and tracking of materials.
The batch where-used list fulfils the legal and technical requirements in terms of full verification of the composition and origin of materials. At the same time, certain materials also have to be accounted for right through to the consumer. Not only is this legally required for certain materials, in some cases it is also desirable.
The information required here is transferred on the delivery note and entered. The representation is not explicitly dependent on the manufacturer. A simple material bill of material is used as a basis for the input screen.
As far as ammunition is concerned, for example, it is essential that only ammunition that is safe, effective, and functional is used. This means that information must be available at any time as to which ammunition is/was used where, and where it is stored. Ammunition monitoring must ensure that changes to ammunition are recognized in time and the required measures initiated (for example, a block).
In the medical corps, it must be possible to trace medicines that require documentation (according to the Transfusion Law) right through to the patient. With other materials, the material or batch must be tracked right through to the end consumer (for example, avgas).
Prerequisites
You have used SAP Library to familiarize yourself with the functions of
Batch Management
(LO-BM) under
SAP ERP Central Component
Logistics
Logistics – General (LO)
.
Features
The following functions are available:
Batch number assignment
You use this function to assign a number to the batch in order to identify it uniquely.
Batch specification
You use this function to describe each batch uniquely using characteristics and characteristic values. You define the allowed range of values in the assigned material master record.
Batch status management
You use this function to indicate whether a batch is suitable for use. You set the status
Manually in the batch master record, or when the goods are received
Automatically in the usage decision in Quality Management
Batch determination
You can use this function to find batches in stock that satisfy various criteria, such as
For goods issue postings
When combining suitable material components for production and process orders
When creating a delivery according to certain customer requirements
Batch where-used list
The batch where-used list shows the path that a batch has taken from the procurement stage right through to its delivery to the customer.
Item split
In a delivery item split, a different batch can be assigned to each split item. The relevant, external batch number is entered for each of these delivery item batches.
Bill of material
This function is a prerequisite for the use of the
Load BOM as template
function.Assignment of external operation batches
You can use transaction code /ISDFPS/EXT_BATCHES to create and change external operation batches for materials. You can use transaction code /ISDFPS/EXT_BATCHES3 to display assignments that exist in the system.