Inventory Control - Inventory ItemsFunctionUse this task to create new items, maintain existing items, or delete discontinued items. All information associated with an inventory item is set up through this task and accessed through an option menu displayed after an item is selected. Inventory Item Maintenance features appear in five tabs; Master, GL Accounts, Image, Description, and Comments. See also the Additional Options dropdown selections.
=> To access this task... Select Inventory Items from the Inquiry and Maintenance menu. Inventory Items Master About the FieldsThe Inventory Item Maintenance screen is divided into several sections. The upper section contains the master information. After selecting an existing item, additional options will appear.
To enable edits to the form select
In the Inventory Item ID field...
The Inventory Control module provides for automatic sequential item numbering for new items, if desired. It offers a fast, controlled method of assigning item numbers for inventory items where the item number format is not significant. This function is activated when the Use Auto Numbering? parameter is selected within the Application Parameters.
When entering an existing item, the information associated with the item displays on the screen and the Item Maintenance options will appear.
About the Inventory Item Maintenance OptionsUse the Inventory Item Maintenance tabs to enter various information about an item without ever leaving the task. Once an item record is selected, item edits, additions, or deletion may be performed by selecting the appropriate tab. Item Tab (back to top)This area is used to maintain several attributes of an inventory item, including product type, item class, item type, and so forth. Items may be deleted using this option if the balance and order activity is zero.
About the Fields
In the Product Type field...
In the Item Class field...
In the Item Type field...
In the MSRP field...
In the UPC Code field...
In the Bar Code field...
In the Sale UM field...
UM Examples:EA = each, BX = box, LB = pounds, DZ = dozen, GR = gross, CS = case, PR = pair
In the Conversion Factor field...
Conversion takes place during the Purchase Order module’s Receipt Update process and consists of multiplying the purchase quantity by the conversion factor.
Conversion Factor Example: If purchasing in dozen (DZ) and selling in each (EA), the conversion factor would be 12.
Allow Sales in Purchase UM checkbox...
Only enabled if IV Parameter "Allow Sales in Purchase UM" checkbox is marked. Always disabled if the item is serialized or lotted (does NOT need to be inventoried). Always disabled if OP Parameter "Create Work Orders?" is set to "Ask before creating WO (A)" and a Bill of Materials exists for the item and firm.
From the Sales Analysis Level dropdown... This field is bypassed if the Sales Analysis module is not installed.
In the Tax Service Code field... Disabled unless OP is installed and OP Parameters has a Sales Tax Service selected.
When checking the checkbox, the calculation of sales tax is dependent on the tax code associated with the invoice. However, the Taxable checkbox setting is ignored if the tax code uses a Sales Tax Service for doing the sales tax calculation.
Lotted or Serialized Item? checkbox... Cannot be unmarked if the "Inventoried?" checkbox is marked.
Cannot be unmarked unless there is zero quantity on hand in all warehouses. Cannot be marked unless "Lotted or Serialized item?" is marked and there is zero quantity on hand in all warehouses. This field is bypassed if the Lotted/Serialized checkbox is unmarked.
The "Inventoried?" flag, when set, means that the lot/serial number must be recorded whenever the item on-hand quantity is changed, i.e., when received, built, adjusted, transferred, issued, returned, or sold. When not set, the lot/serial number is assigned only when the item is sold (e.g., for warranty or recall purposes). Item Inactive? checkbox...
Allow Sales in Purchase UM? checkbox...
Alternate/Superseded/Not Used Details
From the Code dropdown...
This field is bypassed if Neither (N) is selected in the Code field.
Last Transaction DatesWhen entering a new item, the following fields are accessible. Thereafter, the information is display only and shows the most recent activity.
The Availability button...
Inventory Items - Item/Price Availability
The Item/Price Availability form includes convenient hyperlinks to the Warehouses, On-Hand, Committed, On-Order, and Alt/Sup Item.
GL Accounts Tab (back to top)Inventory Items - GL Accounts tab
About the FieldsThe following fields are only available if the Distribute Sales By Item parameter in the System Parameter option of the Accounts Receivable Parameter Maintenance task is not checked. GL accounts flagged as 'Inactive' are not accessible. If entry is necessary, the account can be set as active in the Account maintenance task, the entry made, and then setting the account as 'Inactive' once again.
To enable edits to the form select
In the Inventory Account field...
In the Cost Of Goods Account field...
In the Purchase To Account field...
In the Purchase Price Variance Acct field...
In the Inventory Adjustment Acct field...
In the COGS Adjustment Account field...
Image Tab (back to top)Inventory Items - Image tab
About the Fields
To enable edits to the form select
Description Tab (back to top)Inventory Items - Description tab
This option is used to change the description of an inventory item. Item descriptions display whenever you are working with the Item Maintenance options.
About the Fields
To enable edits to the form select
The total number of characters used in this field is determined by what is defined in the Item Description fields of the Parameter Maintenance option.
Comments Tab (back to top)Inventory Items - Comments tab This option is used to add or edit inventory item comments.
About the Fields
To enable edits to the form select
When done making edits:
Additional Options (back to top)Click
Synonyms Maintenance (back to Additional Options)Use this option to create alternate search keys that may be used when looking for an item. Synonyms provide a means to search for like items by identifying items of similar types or requirements. Synonyms may be created using a customer and/or vendor part numbers or unique descriptions.
Sample Synonyms maintenance
Synonyms may be entered any time an item number is requested (except within the Item Maintenance task). The Inventory Synonym Lookup window is accessed and displays all items assigned that synonym. Synonym ExampleYour company manufactures bicycles. Within your inventory is a bolt that can be used for attaching handlebars, seats, and gear sockets. Synonyms created for this item might be Bolt, Handlebar, Seat, Gear, Bicycle, and so forth. When you searched for the item using the synonyms, only items assigned the same synonym appear in the list.
When first accessing this option, all known synonyms for the item are displayed and the system allows input of a new synonym.
In the IV Item Synonym field...
Vendor Detail (back to Additional Options)Use this option to set up and maintain information on the primary and secondary suppliers for the selected item, including the vendor’s part number and purchase cost information.
NOTE: The Accounts Payable module must be installed in order for this option to appear on the menu.
Vendor Detail
The vendor maintenance information is separated into three sections: Vendor Information, Quantity Discounts, and Last Purchase. Vendor information is a separate menu task because its primary purpose is to set up discounts that are offered by vendors based on the quantity purchased. Its main concern is how much is paid for items rather than how many to have in stock.
The Primary/Secondary designation is for user information only; it has no bearing on operations. In most cases, the stocking vendor set-up in Stocking Information will also be the primary vendor set up here. This is intended to reflect the fact that stocking vendor and primary vendor usually mean the same thing in business situations. This vendor usually offers the best quantity discounts as well.
There may be situations where the primary vendor does not offer the best discounts or any at all. Price may not be the most important consideration, especially if there is very little difference in prices between vendors. Ability to deliver quickly and/or on time and quality of goods purchased may be more important than price alone. In cases like that, the "best" vendor is a management decision and should be primary (and the stocking vendor). The others are secondary. Any discounts offered are set up in this task.
Pricing levels set up for the primary & secondary vendors are used when purchase requisitions are generated from the Purchase Order, Shop Floor Control, and MRP modules (if installed). Vendor Information Details
From the Primary/Secondary Flag dropdown...
As many primary and secondary suppliers as required may be created for an item. Only the stocking vendor identified in the Stocking Information option is used for replenishment processing.
In the Vendor Item Number field...
This item number is displayed in the Purchase Order Entry task, if provided.
Quantity Discounts DetailsIf the vendor offers a quantity purchase discount, three levels of quantity and cost information may be entered. This information is used to automatically calculate the purchase price when the item is ordered within the Purchase Order module.
In the Break Quantity Level 1, 2, 3 fields...
In the Unit Cost 1, 2, 3 fields...
Last Purchase DetailsIf the Purchase Order Processing module is installed, enter any known details of the last purchase when setting up an item for the first time. Thereafter, the information in these fields is updated automatically each time a purchase order is received for this vendor and item.
In the Last Purchase Date field...
In the Last Purchase Cost field...
In the Last PO Lead Time field...
Lead time is normally maintained and updated by the Purchase Order Receipt Register.
When finished making changes...
Warehouse Master (back to Additional Options)
Use this option to enter warehouse information about the item such as location, cycle code, and current list price. The warehouse information is divided into two tabs: Warehouse and Stocking.
Warehouse Tab - Warehouse Master Details
The system will also prevent deleting an item selected for physical inventory.
In the Warehouse Location field... The location may be up to 10 characters in length and alphanumeric.
In the Distribution Code field... This field appears only if the Distribute Sales By Item parameter in the System Parameter option of the Accounts Receivable Parameter Maintenance task is checked.
In the Physical Inventory Cycle field...
This code is used to separate a large inventory into different parts for physical inventory counting. It can also provide adjustment amounts for General Journal entries if Cycle Codes have been reserved for specific General Ledger accounts. Refer to Physical Inventory Cycle Codes.
Special Order Item checkbox...
Selected for Phys Inventory? checkbox... Display only. Shows if the item is selected for physical inventory.
Pricing Detail
In the Current Price Code field...
The code is alphanumeric and is not file verified.
In the Prior Price Code field...
The code is alphanumeric and is not file verified.
Costs DetailsThe fields within the Costs section are only accessible when entering an item for the first time. Thereafter, the information is display only and shows the most recent activity. If using the standard cost method and wanting to make changes to a unit cost after the item is entered into your inventory, use the Cost Change Entry task.
The unit cost is updated automatically using either the average,standard, or replacement cost method (depending on how the Method for Costing parameter is set). If using the standard cost method, the unit cost is updated only when you use the cost change entry task. The unit cost is used numerous programs throughout the AddonSoftware modules installed on your system to calculate the cost of items and generate postings to the General Ledger.
In the Last Purchase Cost field...
In the Replacement Cost field...
Inventory quantities and transaction dates are display only and cannot be changed. The Total On Order quantity represents open Purchase Orders and open Work Orders for finished goods. The Total Committed quantity represents open Sales Orders and materials committed to open Work Orders. The Available quantity is calculated from the quantity On Hand minus Total Committed.
Note that the Total On Order and Total Committed amounts are highlighted to alert the user if the sum of goods on order in open Purchase/Work Orders doesn't match the Total On Order, or if the sum of goods committed in open Sales/Work Orders doesn't match the Total Committed. Run the Inventory > Utilities > Rebuild Committed Quantities and/or Rebuild On Order Quantities utilities to correct the totals in the Warehouse Master if needed.
Stocking Tab (back to Warehouse Master)
Item buyer code, lead time, order quantity, safety stock level, conversion factor, and other stocking information may be edited here. See also Inventory Item Maintenance/Stocking Information in Appendix A - Purchase Order Replenishments.
Warehouse Master – Stocking Tab
To enable edits to the form select
In the ABC Analysis Code field...
The code is recalculated by the ABC Analysis Report.
Note: Stocking information is comprised of the levels of inventory and how it is stored. If installed, the purchase order module uses stocking information for purchase requisitions. In addition, the Shop floor module if installed, uses the information to generate purchase requisitions. It is recommended that a stocking vendor be set up for all inventory items to enable this information to function correctly.
In the Maximum Quantity field...
From the Order Point Code dropdown...
In the Economic Order Quantity field...
From the Safety Stock Code dropdown...
When you are finished making changes to an item...
Item Lookup (back to Additional Options)For a quick lookup of inventory items, select the drop down tool to choose the sort criteria. When the search results are displayed in the table, select the item to display inventory details in the right side of the window.
Inventory Item Lookup
From the Search by dropdown...
In the Search text field...
In the Search Key results grid...
LIFO/FIFO Inquiry (back to Additional Options)This option may be used to view LIFO/FIFO cost information about the selected inventory item for all warehouses. Unlimited tiers track cost and quantity information for all inventory receipt and adjustment transactions that result in additions to the on-hand quantity for the item.
Select LIFO/FIFO Inquiry from the Additional Options dropdown list.
NOTE: If The LIFO/FIFO Code parameter in the Application Parameters window not set to LIFO (L) or FIFO (F), LIFO/FIFO Inquiry in Additional Options will appear inactive as shown below:
For a complete explanation of how LIFO/FIFO costing methods work, along with examples of how cost tiers are updated, refer to Appendix A - Inventory Costing Calculations.
LIFO/FIFO Tier Inquiry
In the Beginning/Ending Date field…
In the Beginning/Ending Warehouse field...
In the Beginning/Ending Product Type field...
In the Beginning/Ending Item ID field...
When done making selections...
The LIFO/FIFO information is displayed with totals generated for the quantity and extended cost amounts.
Sample LIFO-FIFO Tier Report
See Output Options.
Report Explanation
Display only. Shows the date of the transaction.
Display only. Displays the type of transaction.
Display only. Shows the reference number used for the transaction, such as the purchase order number, work order number, etc.
Display only. Shows the sequence number of the transaction for the date.
Display only. Shows the quantity of the item for the tier.
Display only. Shows the cost of the item as received into inventory.
Display only. Shows the extended cost of the tier.
Item Transaction History (back to Additional Options)For details Click here. Lot/Serial Transaction History (back to Additional Options)Use this display to view the historical Lot/Serial Number inventory transactions for a single inventory item by warehouse. A range of dates for the transaction information may be selected for review.
Select Lot/Serial Transaction History from the Additional Options dropdown list.
NOTE: If the Lotted/Serialized parameter in the Application Parameters is set to Neither (N), this option will not appear on the Status Inquiry option menu.
Inventory Lot/Serial Transaction History
In the Beginning/Ending Date field...
In the Beginning/Ending Warehouse field...
In the Beginning/Ending Product Type field...
In the Beginning/Ending Item ID field...
From the Open/Closed/Both dropdown...
The selection of a specific transaction type provides a means to audit transactions for a selected process. For instance, choosing Order Processing generates a report by item sequence that shows the purchaser of the item, the invoice number, and the date of purchase. Select as many transaction types as required.
When done making selections...
Sample Inventory Lot/Serial Transaction History Report
See Output Options.
Open Sales Orders (for this item) (back to Additional Options)This option is used to view a listing of all open orders for the current item.
Select Open Sales Orders from the Additional Options dropdown list.
NOTE: The Order Processing and Accounts Receivable modules must be installed in order for these options to appear on the menu.
Open Sales Orders
In the Beginning/Ending Date field...
When done making selections...
The open order status information is displayed with totals generated for the quantity and extended cost amounts.
Sample Open Sales Order Report
See Output Options.
Report Explanation
Display only. Shows the order number of the transaction.
Display only. Shows the three characters that describe the type of open order. 1st Character 2nd Character 3rd Character O=Open P=Printed L=Locked C=Credit N=Not Locked
Display only. Shows the customer for the open order.
Display only. Shows the date the order was created.
Display only. Shows the date the order will ship.
Display only. Shows the quantity of the item for the transaction.
Display only. Shows if the item has been committed.
Display only. Shows the extended cost of the item for the transaction.
Open Purchase Orders (back to Additional Options)Use this option to view a listing of all open purchase orders for the current item.
Select Open Purchase Orders from the Additional Options dropdown list.
NOTE: The Purchase Order Processing module must be installed in order for this option to appear on the menu.
Open Purchase Orders this Item
In the Beginning/Ending Date field...
When done making selections...
Sample Open Purchase Order Report
The open purchase order status information is displayed with totals generated for the quantity and extended cost amounts.
See Output Options.
Report Explanation
Display only. Shows the purchase order number for this item.
Display only. Shows the line sequence number for this item on the purchase order.
Display only. Shows the date this item is required.
Display only. Shows if the order is drop-shipped.
Display only. Shows the stocking unit of measure used for the item.
Display only. Shows the cost of each unit in the stocking unit of measure.
Display only. Shows the quantity ordered in the stocking unit of measure.
Display only. Shows the quantity received to date for the order.
Display only. Shows the balance remaining on the order.
Requisition Status (back to Additional Options)Use this option to view a listing of all requisitions for the current item.
Select Requisition Status from the Additional Options dropdown list.
NOTE: The Purchase Order module must be installed in order for this option to appear on the menu. Purchase Requisitions
In the Beginning/Ending Date field...
When done making selections...
Sample Open Purchase Order Report
See Output Options.
Report Explanation
Display only. Shows the requisition number for this item.
Display only. Shows the line sequence number for this item on the purchase requisition.
Display only. Shows the date this item is required.
Display only. Shows the vendor for this requisition.
Display only. Shows the stocking unit of measure used for the item.
Display only. Shows if the order is drop-shipped.
Display only. Shows the cost of each unit in the stocking unit of measure.
Display only. Shows the quantity in the stocking unit of measure required for the requisition.
Hard Copy Listing (back to Additional Options)For details Click here. Copy Item (back to Additional Options)Use this option to copy item masterfile information from the selected item to a new item number.
Select Copy Item from the Additional Options dropdown list.
In the Inventory Item ID field... Display only. Displays the item from the Inventory Master form.
Copy Item
If a number currently assigned to an item is entered, the system displays the prompt:
NOTE: Location, last transaction date, UPC code, maximum quantity, order point, safety stock, and EOQ information are not copied to the new item number.
When finished making selections...
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