Line Type and Line Type Constants for ETO
In addition to defining items as project specific by assigning them a specific stocking type, you also set up project-specific items with a line type that enables you to maintain financial commitments for items that are used in projects. When you set up project-specific items in the Item Branch/Plant program (P41026), you assign them a line type that is defined with an inventory interface of C. You set up the inventory interface along with other line type constants for the line type in the Line Type Constants program (P40205).
This inventory interface enables you to make financial commitments for stock items. Inventory Interface C combines the features of inventory interface Y (Inventory) with A (GL Account) and B (GL Account and Non-Stock). The ability to create financial commitments enables the project manager to calculate projected final cost by using the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Job Cost system.
You can also select the Call Materials Issue option for the line type to enable the system to automatically issue material that is purchased for a work order upon receipt of the material.