Define Inventory Status Codes
Before QMI can enter a site or items, it needs to define at least one inventory status code. These codes have a significant effect on how inventory can be managed.
In Inventory Status Code Maintenance (1.1.1), QMI can indicate if the inventory is available to be allocated to sales orders and/or work orders, nettable for MRP planning purposes, and whether overissues (items can be issued even if the current computer balance is insufficient to meet the demand) are permitted from the locations identified with this code.
QMI defines all its status codes to not allow overissues by leaving the Overissue box unchecked. This prevents inventory transactions that would result in a negative balance.
• QMI used code Y-Y-N to indicate parts and items that are OK to use and indicates they are available to issue and nettable for MRP planning purposes.
• QMI uses the code N-N-N to indicate items that are known to be unusable. They cannot be issued or used for planning.
• QMI uses the code N-Y-N to indicate items that are require review upon receipt or that are suspected of being unusable. These items require further review and are normally sent to an inspection area for disposition. They cannot be issued but can be used for planning.
Note: It is highly recommended to not use blank code fields.
