The Part Merge frame allows you to combine the Part Main Catalog information for two parts. Once complete, the quantities and histories of both parts appear as if they were always one.
The only trace of the eliminated part is on the journal transaction for the merge with a cross-reference between the remaining part and the eliminated part number.
To merge parts, certain criteria must be met:
The parts do not have any serial numbers in common.
At no location are the remaining part non-stock and the eliminated part stock with a quantity on hand or order.
Both parts (merging and to be merged) must be in the same inventory location.
The remaining part requires serial numbers and the eliminated part does not.
Either part is flagged as currently undergoing a physical inventory at any location.
The two parts have different units of issue. The user is warned about this but is allowed to continue.
With these requirements in place enter the part number to be eliminated. Verify its description. Then enter the part that will remain. Click on save. The merge schedule will appear below.
Last Update 08/30/2016
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