Processing Picking Plans Using Electronic Data Collection

You can use electronic data collection to run picking plans.

To run picking plans using electronic data collection:

  1. Create a picking plan.

    The picking plan can be either a paper report or alternatively, the download of the pick plan in the form of an extract file. If an extract file is created, it may be downloaded to the data collection device and used instead of a paper pick plan. You have the option to create an extract file when you request the picking plan.

  2. Run the pick plan, which is performed by going to the physical warehouse and collecting the items and recording the pick information.

    This step is performed using a hand held device, such as a Radio Frequency (RF) device or a batch data collector. If you use a pick plan extract file, the data collection activity has the advantage of electronically comparing the picker's input against the desired pick plan for immediate validation and correction. In a paper-based system, you manually record the pick plan feedback using a RF device. Another option is to enter the data at periodic intervals using a stationary workstation equipped with a wedge.

PeopleSoft Manufacturing production picking is based on the assumption that the warehouse already has the required bar code labels in place (such as item labels, storage location, bin, carton, and package labels) to facilitate the data collection. Various bar code labels are available through the PeopleSoft Inventory label generation process.

When a pick batch is complete, or at designated time intervals, the collected data is transferred to the main system to be processed and updated in the database. Any line transferred and residing in the bar code transaction log is available for processing.

The Production Pick Location process moves components to production from a storage location or container as per pick plan requirements. You can enter transactions using a bar code wedge reader or manually.

You can run these electronic data collection transactions using the Production Picking component:

  • M301 - Production Pick Location

  • M302 - Production Pick Line Complete

  • M303 - Production Pick Batch Complete

Note: If your environment includes inventory transfer transactions from electronic data collection systems, such as keyboard wedges or the Inventory Transfer EIP, then you should verify that the Inventory Transfers process (IN_TRANSFER) has been run before processing any production picking transactions. Processing your picking data before the completion of any pending bin-to-bin transfer transactions can drive quantity in the material storage location negative and generate errors.

See Transferring Materials Using the Inventory Transfer EIP.

Page Name

Definition Name

Usage

Production Picking Page

BCT_MG_PIK

Run the Production Picking data collection process on transactions.

Production Picking Page

BCT_MG_REQPICK

Continuously scan and process the electronic data collection transaction log as long as there are picking transactions in the log.

There must be outstanding pick transactions in the electronic data collection transaction log.

Use the Production Picking page (BCT_MG_PIK) to run the Production Picking data collection process on transactions.

Navigation:

SCM Integrations > Create Transactions > Manufacturing > Create Mfg Pick Txn

Field or Control

Description

Pick Batch ID

Select a pick batch.

Pick Line

If you're using transaction M301 or M302, enter a value.

Complete Flag

Select a processing option. Values are:

  • Process Location: Processes the entered values for the pick line location, and closes the pick line location against further transactions.

    Subsequent pick transactions can be entered for the pick batch. This value is used for transaction M301

  • Process Location - Incomplete: Processes the entered values for the pick line location, and will allow for additional pick transactions for this same pick line location.

    This value is used for transaction M301.

  • Pick Line Complete: Processes the values for the current transactions and then closes the pick line against further transactions, clearing any remaining quantities for that line.

    This value is used for transaction M301.

  • Pick Batch Complete: Processes the values for the current transaction before shutting the entire pick batch to subsequent transactions.

    All remaining quantities for the batch are cleared.

  • Pick Line as Planned: Processes any values for the current transaction and then accept the quantities at the other locations for this line as reserved or designated on the pick plan.

    The line is then closed against further transactions. This completion level is appropriate for PUSH pick plans. This value is used for transactions M301 and M302.

  • Pick Batch as Planned: Processes any values for the current transaction and then accept the quantities for all other lines and locations for this batch as reserved or designated on the pick plan.

    The batch is then closed against further transactions. This completion level is appropriate for PUSH pick plans.

Component ID

This field is used for transaction M301. If you're using the issue method and as long as valid substitutes exist, substitutions can be made. If the issue method is kit and the component has previously been picked, substitutions cannot be made and the field is unavailable.

Quantity and Storage Loc (storage location)

This field is used for transaction M301. Enter values for these fields.

The system displays the number of storage levels that have been defined for each storage location.

Storage Location Search

Click the Storage Location Search button to select a different storage location.

If you're issuing consigned kit issue components, including lot and serial-controlled components, you can pick from both owned and non-owned WIP storage locations.

Container ID

Enter the value if you're picking the item from a container.

Lot ID or Serial ID

Enter values if applicable.

If you are capturing rework or teardown production IDs that are using serial genealogy, keep these points in mind:

  • If the assembly is serial-controlled and the Serial in Production option is selected and the component being issued is the assembly item, then you must enter a serial ID when prompted.

  • If the assembly is not serial-controlled but the Serial in Production option is selected, then you must enter a serial ID when prompted.

See Processing Kit Issues and Returns.

Use the Production Picking page (BCT_MG_REQPICK ) to continuously scan and process the electronic data collection transaction log as long as there are picking transactions in the log.

Navigation:

SCM Integrations > Process Transactions > Manufacturing > Process Mfg Pick Plan

Note: If no pick transactions exist in the log when a process scans the log, the process terminates and can be restarted by the Process Scheduler. Use the Process Scheduler with the background process to ensure that it runs continuously.

Field or Control

Description

Process Frequency

Because the background processes for electronic data collection run continuously and you use the Process Scheduler to restart the background processes, this value should be set to Always.

Run

Click to run this request at user-defined intervals. Select one of these processes:

  • Production Picking Process (SFPEPICK)

  • Pick Process and Matl Release (SFPIKREL)