Lock Codes

Lock Codes can be used to add a lock attribute to inventory either at the LPN Level or at the Batch/Lot level. Lock codes can serve as attributes or as inventory locks to prevent allocation.

Task Description WMS Module Overview/Comments Task Details
Lock Codes Set Up Lock Codes
Note: Lock Codes are configured at the 3PL Parent Level
  1. Login at the 3PL Parent Level. In the 'Lock Codes' UI Module, add lock codes.
  2. Enter a code and description
  3. Check the 'Allocatable' flag to allow inventory allocation for that lock code.
  4. Check the 'Unlock on locate to Reserve' flag to remove the lock code from inventory when inventory is moved/located to a reserve location.
  5. Enter 'Yes' in 'Treat as Attribute' Field to treat the lock as an attribute.
  6. Check the flag 'Allow multiple lock codes' to allow an LPN to have multiple lock codes for the lock codes eligible.
Lock Locations Set Up (Optional) Locations Lock codes can be added to Inventory by locating/putting away inventory to a location with a lock code. The LPNs will inherit a location's lock code once located to that location. Reserve locations can be used to store inventory with lock codes. Dock locations can also be set up with a lock code to have LPNs locked before putaway.
  1. Login at the 3PL Parent Level.
  2. In the 'Locations' UI Module, search or create locations that will serve as lock locations (with location type = Reserve or Dock).
  3. In the 'lock code' field, select the specific lock code that needs to be added to the location.
  4. Save the changes.