Generate Physical Inventory Snapshot
Use the Generate Physical Inventory Snapshot scheduled process to capture the on-hand quantity in all or specific subinventories based on the physical inventory setup.
When to Use
Use the Generate Physical Inventory Snapshot scheduled process as the first step in initiating a physical inventory. You should run this process only after inventory-related transactions have ceased in the organization. This lets the process capture an accurate on-hand quantity for all items in the physical inventory. You can schedule this process or run it manually.
Privileges Required
- Manage Physical Inventory (INV_MANAGE_PHYSICAL_INVENTORY)
Specifications
Review the following before setting up this scheduled process:
Specification | Description |
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Job Type | Adhoc Scheduled |
Frequency | As required, usually to start the Physical Inventory
process. It’s suggested to schedule the process to run prior to a physical inventory. |
Time of Day | Any time. |
Duration | Run time of this process varies based on the number of items in the physical inventory. For example, a physical inventory snapshot created for thousands of items can take additional processing time compared to a physical inventory snapshot created for hundreds of items. |
Compatibility | This process must be run first when initiating a physical inventory, with the Generate Physical Inventory Tages scheduled process running immediately after. |
Parameters
Parameter | Optional or Required | Description | Parameter Values | Special Combinations Required | Notes |
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Organization | Required | The organization where the physical inventory is defined. | Inventory organization | None | N/A |
Physical Inventory | Required | The name of the physical inventory for which the snapshot is being run. | Physical inventory name | None | N/A |
Troubleshooting Information
- You can view the status of the process on the Scheduled Processes page.
- When the process is submitted, you can Resubmit, Put on Hold, Cancel Process, and Release Process as provided by the Scheduled Processes page.