53 Overview to Data Conversions

This chapter contains these topics:

• Section 53.1, "Objectives"

• Section 53.2, "About Converting Data in Inventory Management"

53.1 Objectives

• To change decimal positions for fields

• To change cost levels for items

53.2 About Converting Data in Inventory Management

You might need to convert certain data on the system to reflect your current business situation. Data item conversion procedures enable you to:

• Convert display decimals

• Convert item cost levels

You convert display decimals to change the number of decimal positions for fields. For example, you can change all quantity fields to have four decimal positions instead of two decimal positions.

You convert item cost levels to change the level at which you maintain costs for an item. For example, if you maintain costs for an item at the branch/plant level, you can change the item's cost level to maintain costs at the branch/plant and location level.

Caution:

Data item conversion processes are highly technical and change data throughout the Inventory Management system.

53.2.1 Before You Begin

• Do a complete backup of your data files before you begin the data conversion process. If the results of the conversion are unsatisfactory, you can use the backup files to restore data files to their original format.

• Verify that you are allowing an adequate amount of time for the programs to run. These procedures can be very lengthy depending on the number of items that you want to convert.