Purpose: RF Mass Transfer allows you to perform the RF Item Transfer Pull Transaction and the RF Item Transfer Put Transaction in one step.
• The RF Item Transfer Pull transaction transfers the item quantity from its current warehouse and location to the intransit location in the same warehouse.
• The RF Item Transfer Put transaction, transfers the item quantity from the intransit location to a specified warehouse and location.
With this option, you must scan the location where the item will be pulled, scan the location where the item will be placed, and scan the UPC barcode, short SKU barcode, or manually enter the item to move. If the Default Quantity in RF Mass Transfer (L31) system control value is set to *ONE, once you complete these scans, the mass transfer takes place immediately for a quantity of 1, and the from and to locations remain on the screen so that you can continue to scan items for mass transfer. If this system control value is blank or *NONE, you must first define a transfer quantity and select OK to process the mass transfer.
The system creates four transfer records in the Item Transaction History table for the RF Mass Transfer transaction:
• One record indicates the quantity transferred from the specified From warehouse and location.
• One record indicates the quantity transferred to the intransit location in the From warehouse.
• One record indicates the quantity transferred from the intransit location in the From warehouse.
• One record indicates the quantity transferred to the specified To warehouse and location.
The system assigns an RF Mass Transfer Control # to each RF mass transfer transaction. The system assigns the same RF mass transfer control number to each transaction until you change the From warehouse/location, To warehouse/location, or Reason code.
For each record created in the Item Transaction History table for the RF Mass Transfer transaction, the system:
• Updates the Item transaction history batch number field with the next available number from the Item Transaction Batch number assignment value.
• Updates the ID# (Item transaction history ID) field with MASSTRANS, indicating the transfer transaction was processed using the RF Mass Transfer Screen.
• Updates the ITH Control Number with the RF mass transfer control number assigned to the transaction.
• Updates the User ID with the user that processed the RF Mass Transfer transaction.
In this topic:
• RF Item Mass Transfer Errors
You wish to transfer 100 units of item RF1234 from staging warehouse 4 and location A01 to its primary warehouse 5 and location PRIMARY.
You enter the following information on the RF Mass Transfer Screen:
• From warehouse = 4
• From location = A01
• To warehouse = 5
• To location = PRIMARY
• Item = RF1234
• Quantity = 100
The intransit location defined for warehouse 4 is TRANSIT.
When you process the RF Mass Transfer, the system creates the following transfer transactions:
Transaction |
Item |
Whs |
Location |
Quantity |
ID |
User |
Transfer |
RF1234 |
4 |
A01 |
-100 |
MASSTRANS |
KLEE |
Transfer |
RF1234 |
4 |
TRANSIT |
100 |
MASSTRANS |
KLEE |
Transfer |
RF1234 |
4 |
TRANSIT |
-100 |
MASSTRANS |
KLEE |
Transfer |
RF1234 |
5 |
PRIMARY |
100 |
MASSTRANS |
KLEE |
How to display this screen: Select option 3. Mass Transfer and select OK or press Enter at the RF ITM TRN MENU Screen; see RF Screen Layout.
Secured Feature: The Allow Access to RF Item Transfer (A52) secured feature controls access to this option.
Cursor placement: When you first advance to this screen, the system places the cursor in the From Warehouse field.
Audible beep: If you have configured the RF gun to emit an audible beep for certain RF actions, the gun emits a high-pitched single beep when you first advance to the RF Mass Transfer screen, indicating the screen is ready to continue. See Configuring the RF Gun to Beep for RF Actions.
Use the following steps to process an RF Mass Transfer transaction.
1. |
Enter the warehouse where the stock is currently located in the Warehouse field. |
2. |
Scan the location barcode on the RF Bin Location Label where the stock is currently located or manually complete the FLoc field. To scan the location barcode on the Bin Location label correctly, the cursor on the screen must be in the FLoc field. |
3. |
Enter the warehouse where you wish to put away the stock in the Warehouse field. |
4. |
Scan the Location barcode on the RF Bin Location Label where you wish to put away the stock or manually complete the TLoc field. To scan the Location barcode on the Bin Location label correctly, the cursor on the screen must be in the TLoc field. Note: The system does not validate that an item/location record already exists for the destination location when you perform an item transfer. If the item location does not exist, the system creates it. |
5. |
Enter the item to transfer. The setting of the Default Scan Type for RF Receiving and PI (K68) system control value controls whether you can scan the short SKU barcode or UPC barcode to default the item and SKU. • If set to blank or SHORTSKU, the system displays the SS field where you can scan the short SKU barcode on the RF Item Label or manually complete the SS field to default the associated item and SKU in the Itm and SKU fields. • If set to UPC08, UPC12, UPC13, or UPC14, the system displays the UPC field where you can scan the UPC barcode or manually complete the UPC field to default the associated item and SKU in the Itm and SKU fields. The setting also indicates the length of the UPC barcode that can be scanned. Note: Include any leading zeros. For example, if the UPC code is 06012011, enter 06012011 and not 6012011. • Optionally, you can manually enter the item and SKU in the Itm and SKU fields. Once you enter the item to transfer, the system validates your entry. |
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The setting of the Default Quantity in RF Mass Transfer (L31) system control value determines the quantity that defaults to the Qty field. In addition, this setting controls whether you use Standard RF Mass Transfer or Quick-Entry RF Mass Transfer. • If set to *ONE, the system defaults a transfer quantity of 1 to the Qty field and performs Quick-Entry RF Mass Transfer. • If set to *NONE or blank, the system does not default a quantity to the Qty filed and performs Standard RF Mass Transfer. |
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The system performs Quick-Entry RF Mass Transfer if the Default Quantity in RF Mass Transfer (L31) system control value is set to *ONE. Once you define a valid From warehouse and location, To warehouse and location, and item/SKU, the system automatically performs the RF Mass Transfer for a quantity of 1 without waiting for you to select OK or press Enter to proceed with the mass transfer. The system displays the message Transfer Processed and if configured, emits a high-pitched single beep when the transfer is complete, indicating the screen is ready to continue. See Configuring the RF Gun to Beep for RF Actions. |
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The system performs Standard RF Mass Transfer if the Default Quantity in RF Mass Transfer (L31) system control value is set to *NONE or blank. • Enter the quantity to transfer in the Qty field. • Select OK or press Enter to validate your entries. If configured, the system emits a medium-pitched double beep to notify the user that confirmation is required; see Configuring the RF Gun to Beep for RF Actions. • Select OK or press Enter again to process the RF Mass Transfer transaction. • The system displays the message Transfer Processed and if configured, emits a high-pitched single beep when the transfer is complete. See Configuring the RF Gun to Beep for RF Actions. |
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The RF Mass Transfer: • Transfers the stock from the specified From warehouse and location to the intransit location in the from warehouse. • Transfers the item quantity from the intransit location to the specified To warehouse and location. The system creates four transfer records in the Item Transaction History table: • One record indicates the quantity pulled from the specified From warehouse and location. • One record indicates the quantity put in the intransit location in the From warehouse. • Once record indicates the quantity pulled from the intransit location in the From warehouse. • One record indicates the quantity put in the specified To warehouse and location. The system assigns an RF Mass Transfer Control # to each RF mass transfer transaction. The system assigns the same RF mass transfer control number to each transaction until you change the From warehouse/location, To warehouse/location, or Reason code. For each record created in the Item Transaction History table, the system: • Updates the Item transaction history batch number field with the next available number from the Item Transaction Batch number assignment value. • Updates the ID# (Item transaction history ID) field with MASSTRANS, indicating the transfer transaction was processed using the RF Mass Transfer Screen. • Updates the ITH Control Number with the RF mass transfer control number assigned to the transaction. • Updates the User ID with the user that processed the RF Mass Transfer transaction. |
The system retains the From warehouse and location, To warehouse and location, and the quantity, and defaults the cursor in the SS or UPC field, allowing you to immediately scan another item for transfer.
RF Item Mass Transfer errors: See RF Item Mass Transfer Errors for a list of errors that you can receive on the Mass Transfer screen. If configured, the RF gun emits a low pitched triple beep when an error occurs on the RF Mass Transfer screen that requires user intervention; see Configuring the RF Gun to Beep for RF Actions.
Field |
Description |
Company Unlabeled field to the right of the screen name |
A code for the company where the stock you wish to transfer currently resides. The current company defaults. Company codes are defined in and validated against the Company table. Selecting a Different Company Numeric, 3 positions; display-only. |
From Warehouse Unlabeled field to the left of the FLoc field |
A code for the warehouse where the stock you wish to transfer currently resides. Warehouse codes are defined in and validated against the Warehouse table. Numeric, 3 positions; required. |
FLoc From Location |
A code for the location where the stock you wish to transfer currently resides. Location codes are defined in and validated against the Location table. Scanning the Location Barcode on the Bin Location Label To scan the location barcode on the RF Bin Location Label correctly, the cursor on the screen must be in the FLoc field. Alphanumeric, 7 positions; required. |
To Warehouse Unlabeled field to the left of the TLoc field |
A code for the warehouse where you wish to put the item quantity. Warehouse codes are defined in and validated against the Warehouse table. Numeric, 3 positions; required. |
TLoc To Location |
A code for the location where you wish to put the item quantity. Location codes are defined in and validated against the Location table. Scanning the Location Barcode on the Bin Location Label To scan the Location barcode on the RF Bin Location Label correctly, the cursor on the screen must be in the TLoc field. Note: The system does not validate that an item/location record already exists for the destination location when you perform an item transfer. If the item location does not exist, the system creates it. Alphanumeric, 7 positions; required. |
RC Reason Code |
The reason for the RF Mass Transfer transaction. This field displays only if the Reason required field for the T Transfer transaction code is selected in Work with Inventory Transaction Codes (WITC). Reason codes are defined in and validated the Item Transaction Reason table; see Work with Inventory Transaction Reason Codes (WIT1). Numeric, 2 positions; required if the field displays. |
SS Short SKU |
The short SKU code for the item being received. Short SKU codes are defined in and validated against the SKU table. This field displays only if the Default Scan Type for RF Receiving and PI (K68) system control value is set to blank or SHORTSKU. Scanning the Short SKU Barcode on the Item Label To scan the short SKU barcode on the RF Item Label correctly, the cursor on the screen must be in the SS field. Numeric, 7 positions; optional. |
UPC |
The UPC code for the item being received. UPC codes are defined in and validated against the Item UPC table. This field displays only if the Default Scan Type for RF Receiving and PI (K68) system control value is set to UPC08, UPC12, UPC13, or UPC14. • If set to UPC08, the UPC scanned cannot be greater than 8 positions. • If set to UPC12, the UPC scanned cannot be greater than 12 positions. • If set to UPC13, the UPC scanned cannot be greater than 13 positions. • If set to UPC14, the UPC scanned cannot be greater than 14 positions. Scanning the UPC Barcode To scan the UPC barcode correctly, the cursor on the screen must be in the UPC field. Note: Include any leading zeros. For example, if the UPC code is 06012011, enter 06012011 and not 6012011. Alphanumeric, 14 positions; optional. |
Itm Item |
The item whose stock you wish to transfer. The item code defaults after you scan the UPC barcode or Short SKU barcode; otherwise, you will need to manually complete the Item field. Alphanumeric, 12 positions; required. |
SKU |
The SKU for the item whose stock you wish to transfer. The SKU code defaults after you scan the UPC barcode or Short SKU barcode; otherwise, you will need to manually complete the SKU code if the item contains SKUs. Alphanumeric, three 4-position fields; required. |
Qty Quantity |
The quantity of the item you wish to transfer from the specified warehouse and location. If the Default Quantity in RF Mass Transfer (L31) system control value is *ONE, the system performs Quick-Entry RF Mass Transfer; otherwise the system performs Standard RF Mass Transfer. The transfer quantity cannot be greater than the on hand quantity in the from location. The transfer quantity cannot make the on hand quantity in the from location a negative quantity. Numeric, 7 positions; required. |
Screen Option |
Procedure |
Process the RF Item Transfer Pull transaction |
See RF Mass Transfer Process for instructions. |
Clear the information from the screen and restore the defaults |
Select Clr or press F8. |
Exit the screen |
Select Exit or press F3. |
The RF gun emits a low pitched triple beep when an error occurs on the RF Mass Transfer screen that requires user intervention; see Configuring the RF Gun to Beep for RF Actions.
Error Message |
Cause |
Invalid Reason |
The reason code you entered is not a valid inventory transaction reason as defined in the Work with Inventory Transaction Reason Codes (WIT1) menu option. |
Reason Required |
The Reason code field is blank and it is a required field. |
Invalid Item/SKU |
You have not entered complete and accurate information in the item and SKU fields. |
Invalid Intransit |
The warehouse code you entered in the From warehouse field is not valid. |
From Loc Invalid |
The From location code does not exist in the indicated From warehouse. |
To Loc Required |
The To location field is blank and is a required field. |
To Location Invalid |
The To location code does not exist in the indicated To warehouse. |
Loc Frozen |
The Freeze field for the location is selected, indicating activity cannot be performed against this location. |
On Hand LT Prt Qty |
You have entered a quantity that is greater than the on-hand quantity of the item in this location. This message also indicates if the quantity you enter exceeds the non-printed (on pick slip) quantity. |
Invalid Quantity |
The transfer quantity is greater than the on hand quantity in the from location. |
Quantity is Zero |
You did not enter a quantity to transfer. |
Qty Must be Positive |
You entered a negative number in the quantity field. |
Qty must NOT be LT zero |
The transfer quantity cannot make the on hand quantity in the from location a negative quantity. |
Physical in Progress |
The inventory is frozen because a physical inventory is in progress. |
Unauthorized Item |
Your user class is excluded from working with the vendor who provides this item. See Setting Up User Classes (WUCL). |
Invalid UPC |
The UPC code in the UPC field is not a valid UPC code in the Item UPC table. |
Invalid Short SKU |
The Short SKU code in the SS field is not a valid Short SKU code in the SKU table. |
Serial# Required |
The item is flagged for serial number tracking and requires you to enter a serial number when you transfer it. Serial number tracking is not supported in RF Mass Transfer. You must transfer the item through Work with Item Transactions (WITI). See Work with Serial Numbers Screen for more information on serial number tracking. |
