Batch Management 批次管理.doc

Batch Management Page PAGE 2 ContentsIntroduction to Batch ManagementIdentify various batches in WMBatch DeterminationBatch Where-Used ListPick-Up ListsBatch-Specific Material Units of MeasureBatch-Specific Units of Measure in LogisticsChecking and Calculating the Shelf Life Expiration Date Batch Information CockpitBatch CreationConfiguration Setting in Batch ManagementBatch Management FAQsTransaction Codes related to Batch DeterminationBatch ManagementIntroduction:A batch in the Materials Management system is defined as a subset or partial quantity of a material that is managed separately from other subsets of the same material. Each batch is identified not only by its material identification but also by a separate batch number. Typical examples of batches include different production lots (such as paints, dyes, wallpapers, and pharmaceutical products), delivery lots, or quality grades of a material.In the logistics process, from procurement to sales, it is sometimes necessary for you to specify batches for individual business transactions. For goods receipt transactions, you can manually specify a batch number or you can use the internal number assignment function. For stock removals from WM, the system searches for stock with the batches specified in the sales order or delivery. Logistics-wide batch handling is possible in the following core areas: Batch definitionBatch status management Batch determinationFig: Batch Status Management?Identify various batches in WMThe essential features in Warehouse Management include the following:There are two statuses in batch status management: unrestricted and restricted. The status is stored centrally in the batch and is classified as a characteristic of the batch. The system then uses this status during batch determination. When you process transfer orders, you should avoid transmitting batches with the status restricted during certain movements. This is determined by the entries in the movement type table.Following step