Advanced Serial Number Processing

During the manufacturing, procurement, and sales order entry cycle, you might be required to enter serial number information, according to item specifications. You can use advanced serial number processing to track items through multiple processes. The system stores advanced serial numbers in the Sales Order Detail table (F4211) and other tables, such as Lot Master (F4108) and Work Order Master File (F4801).

Items that follow advanced serial number processing are identified by the Serial Number Required:N value that is assigned in the Item Branch File table (F4102).

For advanced serial number processing, the system does not use this field. To specify serial number requirements, you must use the lot process type.

For the lot process type, select one of these options:

Lot Process Type	Description
4	If you specify 4, serial numbers are optional except at shipment confirmation. You can assign a serial number for quantities that are greater than one.
5	If you specify 5, serial numbers are required. The system assigns the serial number, using the system date (YYMMDD) format. Quantities must not exceed one.
6	If you specify 6, serial numbers are required. The system assigns the serial numbers in ascending order using Next Numbers. Quantities must not exceed one.
7	If you specify 7, serial numbers are required. You must manually assign the serial numbers. Quantities must not exceed one.

Note: When advanced serial numbers are required, you must specify a value in the Shelf Life Days field for the system to calculate expiration dates. If you do not enter a value for the shelf life days, the system prompts you to enter an expiration date at every point that serial number verification or entry is performed.