Using Device Tracking

This section discusses how to:

  • Select items for device tracking.

  • Receive tracked devices.

  • Access tracked device distribution information.

You can use device tracking with PeopleSoft Purchasing to view device tracked items throughout the procurement cycle. You can track both inventory and non-inventory items by selecting them in the item master. At the time of receipt, you can also track items that are ordered by description only.

An item that is designated for device tracking must be lot controlled, serialized, or both. If you select an item for tracking that is neither serialized nor lot controlled, you receive an error message. You can disable device tracking for an item in the item master at any time. The device tracking option appears for users during the procurement process.

You can use device tracking to:

  • View and override information that is used to put items into PeopleSoft Inventory storage locations.

  • Review tracking information during the procurement process.

Two reports are provided specifically for tracked devices. One displays tracked devices from the item master; the other displays tracked items that are received.

Reviewing Tracked Item Information

If an item is selected for device tracking, the Device Tracking check box is selected; otherwise, the check box is deselected. The Device Tracking check box appears on these pages:

  • Line Details (REQ_LINE_DETAILS).

  • Line Details (PO_LINE_DTLS).

  • Item Details (CNTRCT_ITM_DTL_SEC, CNTRCT_RLS_ITM_SEC).

  • Receiving (RECV_WPO).

  • Request for Quotes (RFQ_HDR).

  • Line Details (REQ_INQ_LINE).

  • Receipts (RECV_INQ).

  • Request for Quotes (RFQ_HDR).

  • Device Tracking Inquiry (RECV_INQ_DEVICE).

Note:

You can select or deselect the tracking option only on the Define Item - Inventory: Tracking/Description page.

Displaying Device Tracking Information on Reports

You can produce these reports with device tracking information displayed:

Document Process Name Usage

Device Tracking Master List

IN Device Tracking Item List (INS9030)

Displays device-tracked items, filtered according to the parameters that are selected.

See PeopleSoft Item Reports.

P/O Receipt Device Tracking

Device Tracking Receipts (PORC930)

Displays device-tracked items that are received.