Lock a sublot

Module Product Tracking & Genealogy required.

A sublot can be locked because of a production error or complaints about the quality of the sublot.

  1. Choose Warehouse Management > Lots in the Navigation Pane.
  2. Select the sublot.
  3. Choose the tab General > Inventory Locks > Lock status.
  4. Click Lock .
  5. In the option group Lock Mode, select one of the following options:
    OptionExplanation
    In/Out

    All movements of goods of the sublot are blocked.

    For example: When a general stock count of the lot is taking place.
    In

    The sublot is blocked for inbound movements.

    In this mode it is impossible to receive, putaway or relocate the sublot. Items of the sublot can still be picked or used for replenishment.

    For example: The lot no longer meets the standards and cannot be taken into inventory any longer.
    Out

    The sublot is blocked for outbound movements.

    In this mode it is no longer possible to pick or replenish items from the sublot. It is still possible to receive/putaway or relocate the sublot.

    For example: The sublot is no longer usable (spoiled, compromised, unsafe, aged,...).
  6. Choose in the drop-down menu Lock Reason, the lock reason.

    The lock reasons were entered via the Configurator.

    For example: BLOCKED - Sublot is blocked.

  7. Where applicable, enter in the field Lock Description an explanation on the lock.
  8. Click Finish.