How do I automate the serial number entry process for items purchased?
Sure, To automate the serial number entry process for purchased items, follow these steps:
Step 1:Log in to your company with your credentials.
Step 2:Now go to the Administration menu and select Configuration from the submenu.
Step 3:In the Configuration menu, choose Features Options.
Step 4:Look for the Inventory tab and click on it.
Step 5:In the new window, find the Serial Number Wise Details option or you can use F3 and search for the word serial and press enter.
Step 6:Click on the highlighted option in yellow.
Step 7:In the new window, you will find options like maintain item serial number warranty, description, installation details, etc. Choose these options based on your needs.
Step 8:Save the configuration by clicking the OK button or pressing the F2 shortcut key. Also, remember to save the Inventory configuration.
Step 9:Now, go to the administration, select masters, and look for the item option. Select modify.
Step 10:Open an already created master, find serial number wise details, and enable that option by selecting Y.
Step 11:Press save or press the F2 shortcut key to move to the next step.
Step 12:A new window will open, here, you need to select the automatic numbering option.
Step 13:Set starting auto number to 1 and select renumbering frequency as daily, monthly, or yearly based on your preference.
Step 14:Select a structure name, create a new structure by clicking on configure, and add the structure name.
Step 15:In the predefined structure, adjust components like Month, year, and auto numbering. Modify or select other available components as needed.
Step 16:Save the auto numbering structure, select that structure in structure name, and save the item master by pressing the F2 key or clicking the save button.
Step 17:Go to the transaction option, open the purchase voucher, and select Add.
Step 18:Enter your purchase related data. After selecting the item master with quantity, a serial number window will appear.
Step 19:In this window, serial numbers for the items will be automatically generated for the specified quantity.