Restrict Split/Combine of LPNs with Unlock on Locate to Reserve Lock Code
To make inventory tracking more accurate and reliable, we have added a new control to the Split Container (rf.inbound.cwrfsplitcntr) mobile transaction. Before performing putaway, if you split or combine multiple LPNs linked to Purchase Orders (PO) or Inbound (IB) Shipments can delink the PO or IB Shipment information on the received LPNs. So, if you are using putaway to confirm inventory receipt to make the inventory allocatable, any split or combine operation (intended or unintended) before putaway can lead to inventory mismatches.
With the new restriction, if you perform LPN split or combine an LPN prior to putaway, the system will prevent the split or combine operation, if the LPN has a lock code (enabled with the "Unlock on Locate to Reserve" flag). This ensures that the PO or IB Shipment details remain linked to the received LPNs and prevents integration errors. Also, the system ensures the putaway is mandatory to perform to split or combine LPNs.
If you split or combine LPNs (has a lock code enabled with the "Unlock on Locate to Reserve" flag) before putaway, it is recommended to first locate the inventory to a location, thereby acknowledging putaway, and then proceed with the split or combine operation.
To implement this enhancement, we have added the following:
- A new selection type screen parameter “prevent-split-when-unlock-on-locate” to the rf.inbound.cwrfsplitcntr module.
- A new field “prevent_split_when_unlock_on_locate” to the split_lpn API.
The following table outlines the details of the above screen parameter and field behavior:
| Configuration | Behavior |
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The system prevents LPNs with a lock code (enabled with the flag “Unlock on Locate to Reserve”) from being split or combined until putaway is completed. During the transaction or when passing the payload, the system displays an error message. |
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Default behavior: The system allows LPNs with a lock code (enabled with the flag Unlock on Locate to Reserve) to split or combine. |
Steps to Enable
To restrict LPNs with a lock code (enabled with the flag “Unlock on Locate to Reserve”) from being split or combined until putaway is completed:
- For the Split Container mobile transaction, set the “prevent-split-when-unlock-on-locate” screen parameter to Yes.
- For the split_lpn API, set the “prevent_split_when_unlock_on_locate” field to TRUE in the payload.