Enter Sequence/Interval

Explanation

In this dialog box you can generate a sequence of serial numbers automatically. This sequence can be either an ordinary number sequence or a sequence with prefix and/or suffix. Note that, if numbers have been reserved in advance, they will be used first. Otherwise, the first higher available number will be used. Example: If the numbers 1, 24, and 56 are used in a serial number sequence, 57 will be the first higher available number. In addition, when serial numbering is set to automatic, alphanumerical serial numbers (such as IFS1200) are not allowed.

There are four possible combinations to use when generating a sequence:

• Sequence of numbers.
• Sequence of numbers with prefix. Example: IFS1200
• Sequence of numbers with suffix. Example: 1200C
• Sequence of numbers in combination with prefix and suffix. Example: IFS1200C

Prerequisites

• Serial number and/or lot/batch number (if serial numbers are used) functionality must have been selected in IFS/Part Catalog/Part Catalog.

System Effects

As a result of this activity, an inventory part is entered with serial and/or lot/batch number.

Window

Receive Inventory Part
Purchase Order
Purchase Order Lines
Purchase Order Receipt
Customer Order

Related Window Descriptions

Enter Sequence/Interval
Receive Inventory Part
Purchase Order
Purchase Order/Part Order Lines
Purchase Order Lines
Receipt
Receipt/Details
Customer Order
Customer Order/Order Lines

Procedure

1. You have four possible ways of generating a sequence of numbers:
   Sequence: Select New and enter your sequence in the From Serial No and the To Serial No columns. You can select preview to see an example.
   Sequence with prefix: Select add prefix and enter your prefix, e.g., 100. Enter your sequence in the From Serial No and the To Serial No column. You can select preview to see an example.
   Sequence with suffix: Select add suffix and enter your suffix, e.g., 1999. Enter your sequence in the From Serial No and the To Serial No column. You can select preview to see an example.
   Sequence with a combination of prefix and suffix: Select and enter prefix and suffix. Enter your sequence in the From Serial No and the To Serial No columns.
2. Click Preview to see an example.
3. Click OK.