Assigning Serial Numbers Automatically
This topic discusses how to assign serial numbers automatically.
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Page Name |
Definition Name |
Usage |
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AUTO_SERIAL_NUM |
Define criteria to automatically generate serial numbers. |
To assign serial numbers automatically, use the Automatic Serial Numbers (AUTO_SERIAL_NUM_GBL) component. Use the AUTO_SERIAL_NUM_CI component interface to load data into the tables for this component.
When you assign serial numbers to items on a regular basis, you can streamline the data-entry process by establishing default automatic-numbering rules. If the installation includes PeopleSoft Purchasing or PeopleSoft Manufacturing, you can use this default information to assign serial numbers for items that are received in inventory or for completed assemblies that are being moved to another production area.
Use the Automatic Serial Numbers page (AUTO_SERIAL_NUM) to define criteria to automatically generate serial numbers.
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Note: If you do not define defaults by using this page, you can enter the information manually while receiving items or recording assembly completions.
Field or Control |
Description |
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Last Serial Number |
If you are generating shipping serial labels, the value in this field is updated by PeopleSoft Inventory. If you use PeopleSoft Manufacturing, the Completions process does not update this field. |
Zero Pad |
Select this option if you want to use zeros as placeholders for the serial number length that you define. |