Configure item classes for serialization

The item class serial number level is used as the default value for any item created under that item class. Once an item in that item class is created, the item class serial number level has no bearing on the item serial number level. The item serial level is set according to the item, whether it still matches the serial number level of the item class or has been changed.

To set up an item class for item serialization, configure the following settings in the item class Properties window.

• Produced

  This check box must be selected.

• Inventory Handling: Serial Number Level

  Select Lot Number.

• Inventory Handling: Lot Number Format or Sub Lot Number Format

  The format for the automatically generated serial numbers. Which field you enter the format depends on whether the serial number should be at the lot or sublot level.

  The format identifier must include # characters to represent the numeric positions of the generated serial number. For example: SN###### would produce the following serial number sequence:

  • SN000001

  • SN000002

  • SN000003

  • ...

    

For more information on configuring item classes, see Item classes.