The batch number identifies a quantity of an item that has been produced at the same time. The Batch field in the Item file defines if an item is batch controlled.
Batch numbers can be created from the following routines:
Manufacturing order creation
Batch numbers are created automatically at the manufacturing order creation if the Batch no at creation field is set to YES for the order type that is used. The batch number will be created from the batch mask that is defined for the item in the Item file, Inventory information panel.
Manufacturing order reception
If the Batch no at creation field is set to NO for the order type that is used, a batch number must be manually entered at the manufacturing order reception. There are several ways to do this. You can:
- Manually enter a unique batch number.
- Click the prompt icon to select an existing batch.
- Click Retrieve batch number to retrieve a new batch number using the batch mask that is defined for the item in the Item file, Inventory information panel.
Note: If the order quantity has been partly received, the batch number that was created for the first reception quantity will be suggested when the remaining quantity is received.
Operation reporting
Batch numbers must be manually entered at the operation reporting if the reported operation is the last on the order and if the Reception at last operation field is set to YES for the order type that is used. The options for the manual batch number entry are the same as for the reception routine.