WMS Inventory Preferences
Description
The following are advanced preferences and can control the Inventory processes and workflows of WMS.
It's suggested to consult a Datapel Systems Representative before making any changes after the initial installation date.
It's important to note that you need to log in as a Superuser to make Inventory Preference Changes.
Detail Steps
Function | Description |
Batch Serial Auto number sequence | When creating a BATCH ID, how it is to be formatted. |
Use Auto# Prefix Next# | Batch ID No Prefix and starting No. |
Allow multi-location picking and packing of orders | Allows Bulk picking for Multiple Locations. |
Canceled transfers are retained for auditing. | If turned ON, Cancelled Transfers will retain for Auditing/reporting. |
Show Item Purchase Description when Receiving | Uses the PO description rather than Item Description. |
Track split Batches with LOT# Allow Editing LOT# | When split, batches will create LOT# that can be manually changed if set to off stock is lumped into the existing batch (1). |
Warn on creating Duplicate Batch Serial numbers | Warns for duplicates |
Reorder Alerts use Item Master levels | Uses Accounting Software Min levels rather than MIN/MAX in WMS. Untick will use WMS MIN/MAX levels normally when an item is marked non-inventory in Accounting Software and min/max disabled in Accounting Software. |
Show Non-Inventory Items Show Inactive | On will display non-inventoried items within the Item Register. On will display inactive items within the Item Register |
Use Units (UoM) in Stock Adjustments | Ticked will use Units, and Unticked will use Qty |
Use WO Reference as Assembly Batch Number | Will override normal batch no method. |
Function | Description |
Enable Order Allocation to Reserve Available Inventory | Allows allocating order to reserve available inventory. Turning on this will show the order in the sales/despatch register as 'OPEN' instead of 'RTP status |
Restrict Allocation to Available Quantities by Location | On to restrict yo available qty |
Workflow | Select your Pick method. Directed Picking is restrict the pick/pack document access for unpicked orders. Also changes default Pick and Pack form in use. |
Default Method | Select your Default Picking type method Picking Types |
Priority Pick Default Putaway Bin then use Default Pick Method. | Will go to the DEFAULT bin first, then picking the Order setting. |
All Transfers between locations must be Received. | Upon creating a despatched transfer order, one will create an open receive order within the receiving register of the designated transfer location. Requires manual put away rather than auto. Requires bins to be specified in the putaway location on the original order entry where bins are used. |
Use Default Putaway Bin for Receiving and Transfers | On will designate the default Put away Bins for Receive and Transfer goods. Uses Default BIN rather than “Receive” bin. |
On Transfer Record | Sets the transfer and Despatch Register with selected status on saving a new Transfer Record. |
On CheckOut Order | Sets the Despatch Register with selected status on saving a new Check out Record. |
Allow Over Receiving at Goods Inward | Requires Accounting software adjustment after receipt of goods if used. |
Allow Order Over-Picking during Despatch | Allows over picking to update sale order use for Special Products. For example, meat where weight can vary. |
Always Pick Kit Sets Complete Backorder ALL Kit Lines | Pick Kit sets completely and Backorder all Kit lines |
Prompt to post Accounting transaction on Stock Adjustment | Allows for the user to decide to update Accounting software as well as WMS after each inventory adjustment. |
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