Lock an item

An item can be locked because of a production error or complaints about the quality of the item.

  1. Choose Warehouse Management > Items in the Navigation Pane.
  2. Select the item.
  3. Choose the tab General > Inventory Locks.
  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 item are blocked.

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

    The item is blocked for inbound movements.

    In this mode it is impossible to receive, putaway or relocate items. Items can still be picked or replenished.

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

    The item is blocked for outbound movements.

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

    For example: The item 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: QUARANTINE - Inventory has been quarantined.

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