Batches

Overview

Batches provide a lightweight way to group output into a batch or lot. When an item is flagged Batch Mandatory, the operator must enter a batch number when posting output. The production office creates and maintains batches; operators select them during Output Registration.

Open a batch from the Batch Card, or the Batches list.

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Creating a Batch

1. Open the Batches list and choose New.
2. Leave Batch No. blank to number the batch automatically, or type a number.
3. Enter a Description and the Location.
4. Add lines for the items in the batch.

An empty Batch No. is filled from the Std. Batch Nos. number series set in Inventory Setup.

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Key Fields on the Batch Card

Field	Description
Batch No.	The batch identifier. Assigned automatically when left blank.
Description	What the batch is for.
Location	The location the batch belongs to.
Open	Whether the batch is open. Only open batches can be selected during output.

Batch line fields

Field	Description
Item No.	The item in the batch.
Item Description	The item description.
Lot No.	The lot number for the line.
Batch No.	The batch the line belongs to.

Use Copy Batch Lines on the Batch Card to duplicate lines from another batch.

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Setup That Controls Batches

Setting	Where	Effect
Std. Batch Nos.	Inventory Setup	The number series for automatic batch numbering.
Batch Mandatory	Item Card	Forces a batch number when posting output for the item.

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Related Topics

• Output Registration
• Setup