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You can change the location formats that are set up in branch/plant constants.
Using the Location Field Update program, you can globally update the location format for multiple locations, rather than having to update each location's format on an individual basis.
Complete the following tasks:
Setting Up a Model Branch
Updating the Location Format
Back up all of your files.
Do not allow any other users on the system until the batch job is complete.
From Inventory Management (G41), enter 27
From Inventory Advanced and Technical Operations (G4131), choose Global Updates and Purges
From Global Updates and Purges (G41311), choose Location Field Update
You must set up a model branch with your new location format before you can change the location format in other branch/plants.
Locate a branch with the location format you want to use as your model.
Complete the following fields:
Aisle
Bin
Location Code 3 (location codes 3-10)
Field | Explanation |
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Aisle | A code that identifies a location in a warehouse. This code is used in conjunction with a bin and lot identifier, to indicate a specific, tangible storage area within a warehouse or yard. |
Bin | A specific storage location within a warehouse or store. The system uses the bin with an aisle location to identify a storage area whose width, depth, and height can be readily measured. |
Location Code 03 | A code that the system uses for one of two purposes:
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From Inventory Management (G41), enter 27
From Inventory Advanced and Technical Operations (G4131), choose Global Updates and Purges
From Global Updates and Purges (G41311), choose Location Field Update
You run the Location Field Update program after you set up the model branch. You can run the update in proof or final mode.
Specify the following in the processing options for the Location Field Update:
Whether you want to run the update in proof or final mode
Which tables you want to update
Caution:
Always submit the job from Location Field Update. Never submit the job for processing through the DREAM Writer versions list because the system may not include the tables you want to update.