Using Universal Item Identifiers

To define universal item identifiers, universal item ID types, and manufacturers, use the Universal Item Identifier (ITM_MFG_UPN), Universal Item ID Type Code (UPN_TYPE_CD), and Manufacturer (MANUFACTURER) components. Use the ITM_MFG_UPN_CI and the IN_EIP_ITEM_MFG_CI component interfaces to load data into the tables for this component.

This topic lists common elements and discusses how to:

Define universal item ID types.
Designate manufacturer default type codes.
Designate preferred manufacturers.
Define universal item identifiers.

The universal item ID feature enables you to maintain and store Universal Product Numbers (UPN), Global Trade Item Numbers (GTIN), Global Location Numbers (GLN), and other industry item identifiers on the PeopleSoft system.

For example, GTIN and GLN data can be registered with the Uniform Council Code (UCC). GTIN and GLN data is maintained in a global registry that is supported by the UCCNet. The UCCNet support feature enables you to publish data to the global registry by going through a non-PeopleSoft partner, which makes the data available to the customer.

To use universal item identifiers, complete these steps:

Define universal item ID types on the Universal Item ID Type Code page, and indicate whether it represents a GTIN.
Assign a default universal item ID on the Manufacturers page, and indicate whether the manufacturer is locally owned.
Designate a preferred manufacturer for each item that needs a universal item identifier on the Manufacturers Item page.
Define universal item identifiers for the setID-item ID-manufacturer-UOM combination on the Universal Item Identifiers page.
Alternatively, you may enter a locally owned GTIN for the item-UOM combination on the Assigning a UOM to an Item page.
Associate a GLN with a customer on the Additional General Information page.
Designate suppliers that are ready to use UPNs on the Supplier Information - Additional Procurement Options page.

Pages Used to Set Up Universal Item Identifiers

Page Name	Definition Name	Navigation	Usage
Universal Item ID Types	UPN_TYPE_CD	select Items, then select Define Controls, then select Universal Item ID Types	Define universal item ID types at the setID level, and determine whether the ID represents a GTIN.
Manufacturer	MANUFACTURER	select Items, then select Define Controls, then select Manufacturers select Set Up Financials/Supply Chain, then select Product Related, then select Procurement Options, then select Purchasing, then select Manufacturer	Designate manufacture default type codes by selecting a default universal item ID for a manufacturer, and determine whether the manufacturer is locally owned. A manufacturer ID may be used to represent an EAN.UCC company prefix.
Manufacturer's Item	ITM_MFG_SP	select Items, then select Define Items and Attributes, then select Define Item, then select General: Common Select the Manufacturer link.	Designate preferred manufacturers by defining information about the item's manufacturer and access the Universal Item Identifiers page and the Item Manufacturer GPO page.
Universal Item Identifiers	ITM_MFG_UPN	Items, Define Items and Attributes, Universal Item Identifiers Items, Define Items and Attributes, Define Item, General: Common. Select the Manufacturer link, then select the Universal Item Identifiers link.	Define universal item identifiers by assigning them by item ID, manufacturer ID, and UOM. Before you can access this page, you must select and save a preferred (default) manufacturer on the Manufacturer's Item page.

Common Elements Used in This Topic

GLN

An identifying code that represents a business entity or manufacturer.

GTIN

A 14-digit code that encapsulates a 13-digit European Article Number (EAN) and a 12-digit universal product code (UPC-12).

UPN

The identifier (field name UPN_ID) that is assigned to a unique combination of setID, identifier type, manufacturer ID, item ID, and UOM.

Universal Item ID

Distinguishes among different item standards, such as UPN, HI, UCC/EAN, and GTIN.

Universal Item ID Types Page

Use the Universal Item ID Types page (UPN_TYPE_CD) to define universal item ID types at the setID level, and determine whether the ID represents a GTIN.

Navigation

select Items, then select Define Controls, then select Universal Item ID Types

You must define an identifier type for each setID for which you are using item identifiers. The codes should correspond to the standards of universal item numbers that are used by the customer, or the manufacturers of items that you want to procure.

To define universal item ID types for setIDs:

Select a setID for which you want to assign a universal item ID type.
Enter a code of four characters or fewer for the identifier type.
Click Add.
Enter a long description (required) and a short description.
Select the Global Trade Item Number check box if the ID type is to be used for GTINs.

If this check box is selected, the ID type will appear as the UPN type code on the Item Default Values page, and will be available on the Universal Item Identifiers page. Only one Universal Item ID Type can have this box selected for each setID.
Save the changes.

Manufacturer Page

Use the Manufacturer page (MANUFACTURER) to designate manufacture default type codes by selecting a default universal item ID for a manufacturer, and determine whether the manufacturer is locally owned.

A manufacturer ID may be used to represent an EAN.UCC company prefix.

Navigation

select Items, then select Define Controls, then select Manufacturers

select Set Up Financials/Supply Chain, then select Product Related, then select Procurement Options, then select Purchasing, then select Manufacturer

Use the Manufacturers (IN_EIP_ITEM_MFG_GBL) component to define manufacturers, designate a universal item identifier-type code as the default for a manufacturer, and indicate whether the manufacturer is locally owned. Use the Manufacturers (IN_EIP_ITEM_MFG_CI) component interface to load data into the tables for this component.

To designate a universal item identifier type code as the default for a manufacturer and indicate whether the manufacturer is locally owned:

Select the universal item ID type for the manufacturer in the Default Universal Item ID field.

The selection appears on the Universal Item Identifiers page.
Select the Locally Owned check box to indicate that the manufacturer is locally owned.

This selection appears on the Universal Item Identifiers page. More than one manufacturer ID can be locally owned.
Save the changes.

Manufacturer's Item Page

Use the Manufacturer's Item page (ITM_MFG_SP) to designate preferred manufacturers by defining information about the item's manufacturer and access the Universal Item Identifiers page and the Item Manufacturer GPO page.

Navigation

select Items, then select Define Items and Attributes, then select Define Item, then select General: Common

Select the Manufacturer link.

You must designate a preferred manufacturer before assigning a universal item identifier to an item ID-manufacturer ID-UOM combination, even if only one manufacturer exists on the Manufacturer's Item page. Each manufacturers' item ID appear by default.

To designate a preferred manufacturer:

Select the check box in the appropriate row designating the preferred manufacturer.

Only one manufacturer can be selected as the preferred manufacturer for the item.
Click OK.

The PeopleSoft system displays the Define Item - General: Common page.
Save the changes.

Note: You should assign only one manufacturer to an item ID if you want to track manufacturers in PeopleSoft Inventory. That is, items that are similar but made by different manufacturers should have separate item IDs.

Universal Item Identifiers Page

Use the Universal Item Identifiers page (ITM_MFG_UPN) to define universal item identifiers by assigning them by item ID, manufacturer ID, and UOM.

Before you can access this page, you must select and save a preferred (default) manufacturer on the Manufacturer's Item page.

Navigation

select Items, then select Define Items and Attributes, then select Universal Item Identifiers

select Items, then select Define Items and Attributes, then select Define Item, then select General: Common. Select the Manufacturer link, then select the Universal Item Identifiers link.

Access the Universal Item Identifiers page (Items, Define Items and Attributes, Universal Item Identifiers).

To define universal item identifiers for an item, use the Universal Item Identifier (IN_MFG_UPN_GBL) component. Use the Universal Item Identifier (IN_MFG_UPN_CI) component interface to load data into the tables for this component.

To define universal item identifiers:

Select the Sel (select) check box in the row that is next to the manufacturer for which you want to assign a universal item identifier.
Click the Universal Item Identifiers link.

The PeopleSoft system displays the Universal Item Identifiers page.
Select a universal item ID type and a UOM, and enter an identifier.

The default universal item ID-type code comes from the Manufacturer page.
Save the changes.