Setting Up Cross-References for Preferred Items

To set up cross-references for preferred items:

  1. Access the Item Cross Reference Revisions By Item form.

    Form Name

    Form ID

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    Item Cross Reference Revisions By Item

    W4104C

    Inventory Inquiries (G41112).

    Select Item Cross-Reference (P4104).

    Click Add on the Work with Item Cross Reference form.

  2. Enter P in the Cross Reference Type Code field.

    Note: The Base Price Indicator, Adjustment Indicator, Customer Supplier Item Revision Level, and Card Number fields do not apply to cross reference type P so the system hides these fields.
    Cross Reference Type Code

    Enter a value from user-defined code (UDC) (41/DT) that identifies the type of cross-reference set up for this customer. Examples of cross-reference types include:

    • Substitutes

    • Replacements

    • Bar codes

    • Customer item numbers

    • Supplier item numbers

  3. Enter an item number in the Item Number field.

    Item Number

    Enter a number that the system assigns to an item. It can be in short, long, or third item number format.

  4. Enter values in these fields, as applicable:

    Address Number

    Enter the address number of the customer or supplier.

    Cross Reference Item Number

    Enter the cross-reference item number that the system assigns to an item number. A cross-reference number enables you to use a supplier's item number if it is different from your own item number when you are processing an order or printing.

    Effect From (effective from)

    Enter the date when a transaction, contract, obligation, preference, or policy rule becomes effective.

    Effect Thru (effective through)

    Enter the date on which a transaction, text message, agreement, obligation, or preference has expired or been completed.

    Cross Reference Description

    Enter brief information about an item; a remark or an explanation.

    Cross Reference Description line 2

    Enter a second, 30-character description, remark, or explanation.

  5. Click OK.

  6. On the Work With Item Cross Reference form, enter values in the following fields and click Find:

    • Item Number

    • X-Ref Type (cross reference type code)

  7. Verify the preferred item cross-reference setup.

  8. Click Close.