Stock count in list

In this procedure you can create stock count basis and report stock count of multiple parts.

You first create a stock count basis for the parts that are to be inventoried/stock counted. This is done by using the Create stock count basis list type. The stock count basis is assigned a stock count number and can also be named.

With this list printed as a basis, you then perform the physical stock count. After that you report the result using another list type called Manage stock count. This will update the parts' stock balances. In the same list type you see the stock count bases which have not yet been fully reported and you can go ahead and report these or delete them. A stock transaction log and a stock count difference will be created for each part.

If a part is available in more than one location, then it is possible to have multiple stock count bases for the part. Once you have loaded the basis you can uncheck Select for the locations you do not want to include.

If you are applying stock count approval you should use this procedure and you should limit the user rights to the Stock count procedure via the Property management.

When you create a stock count basis, it is possible to analyze the suitability of stock count for the parts by activating the Analyze suitability setting. If you choose the Sorted by suitability presentation, that setting will be activated by default. Suitability is shown in the list using a scale of 1–4. Read more about what suitability 1–4 means in the settings for the list. The parts are sorted as follows:

  1. Suitability
  2. Number of locations on part
  3. Total balance of the part
  4. Part number

Under stock count

If a part has been given the status Under stock count with saved balance, the reported balance will be adjusted with the difference between the saved and the current balance. This is done in order to consider any transactions that may have taken place between the physical stock count and the registration/reporting of the stock count. However, no transactions are allowed to take place between the time when the balance is saved and the physical stock count is completed. If the part has a stock count status, it will be reset once the stock count is saved.

Read more about Stock Count under Using Monitor in the online help function.

You can automate the running of this procedure with the Agent option. Read more about The Agent can help make your processes more efficient.