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Process R/F batch (RFHD8021)

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This is the main R/F transaction processing panel. On this panel, you can view and process picking, movement, pick empty pallets and stock take count instructions. You can also view any text associated with the instruction line. You can view the instructions without executing them by using the scroll or page down function on the R/F terminal.

As you execute instructions on the R/F terminal, the changes can be viewed using the Work with R/F instructions menu item on the iSeries. The status of the R/F batch header and lines changes as you view, update, and complete the instructions.

Instruction status codes are system defined codes used during DC1 Radio Frequency processing. The status code indicates the current step in the process for the instruction.

The codes for Instruction statuses are:

Function keys

Zn/Location
This is the zone and location for which the instruction should be executed. For a PICK instruction, this is the location from which the item should be picked. For a PUT instruction, this is the location where the item should be put. For a COUNT instruction, this is the location where the item should be counted.
Package type
This field shows the package type assigned for this instruction line. A value will only be displayed in this field for shipment instructions that use put type 5 (package put away) or 6 (list).
Suggested quantity
This is the entire quantity to be picked or put for the instruction line. No value will be shown in this field if the instruction type is a COUNT or the pick/put type is 5 or 6.
OPN/ALL
Displays OPN or ALL indicating if only open instructions are displayed, or if both open and closed instructions are displayed. Click Open/All to toggle between the two modes.
Pallet type
Displays a code from Work with pallet types indicating the type of the pallet.
Pallet number
Displays the suggested pallet number. For pallet pick instructions the item code is not displayed.
Item code
This is the item for which the instruction should be executed. No value will be displayed in this field for location count stock take instructions or PUT instructions when the put type is 5 (package) or 6 (list).
Remaining quantity
This is the quantity to still be picked or put away. The instruction will remain on the R/F terminal until this quantity is reduced to 0 or until you click Update to close the instruction line. No value will be displayed in this field for COUNT instructions.
Batch
This is the suggested batch to pick or put away. This field will only display a value if the item is batch controlled. No value will be displayed in this field for stock take COUNT instructions.
Serial number
This is the serial number to pick or put away. This field will only display a value if the item is serial controlled. No value will be displayed in this field for stock take COUNT instructions.
From and to package number
For R/F batch lines using put type 5 (package) or 6 (list), these fields display the from and to package number, in which the item should be placed when picked.

Activity line

On the activity line, the type of instruction to execute is indicated. One of the following applies:

  • PICK instructions are the initial instruction for shipments and movements.
  • PUT instructions are the final instructions for shipments and movements.
  • COUNT instructions are for counting items on stock take.
  • EMPTY PALLET instructions are used for picking empty pallets from different locations.

Note: If the pick/put type is 5, then PACKAGE PICK or PACKAGE PUT will be displayed. If the instruction refers to pallets instead of stock unit, then PALLET PICK or PALLET PUT will be displayed.

Zn/Location or Location alias
Scan/Enter the zone and location or the location alias for which the instruction is actually executed. Note: You can only scan/enter a location alias if Use location alias is YES on the Radio frequency information panel in Work with warehouses.

Depending on the type of instruction, the following applies:

Type Description
PICK For a PICK instruction, this is the location from which the item was picked.
PUT For a PUT instruction, this is the location where the item was put. Note: If you change the put location to a location in which a different item already exists, and the Multiple items field in Work with warehouse locations is NO, then you are not allowed to specify that warehouse location for the put instruction.
COUNT For a COUNT instruction, this is the location where the item was counted. Note: For PICK and PUT instructions, you cannot enter a zone/location defined in the Resource allocation table.
Pallet number
If Scan/Enter pallet number on the Radio frequency information panel in Work with warehouses is NO, then the suggested pallet number is defaulted from the instruction. If YES, then the pallet number must be entered/scanned. Note: When picking a whole pallet, no more item-related information is necessary.
NCC pick
Only displayed if the following is true:

  • The NCC-SELL function (NCC Selling) is activated in the Function control file. See About NCC selling for more information.
  • The customer accepts NCC deliveries.

Displays the number of the Non-conformity certificate, entered for the sales order line during order entry, against which the reservation is made.

Item/EAN code
This field is not displayed for PUT instructions when the pick/put type for the batch is 5 (package) or 6 (list). If Scan/Enter item on the Radio frequency information panel in Work with warehouses is NO for Movement, then the item code is defaulted from the instruction. If YES, then the item code must be entered/scanned. If you scan the item, then the EAN code for the item will be displayed in this field.

The Activate R/F and Scan EAN code fields under the R/F panel section on the Radio frequency information panel in Work with warehouses must be set to YES to use the EAN number; if it is set to NO, the item code must be used.

Quantity
This field is not displayed for PUT instructions when the pick/put type for the batch is 5 (package) or 6 (list). If Scan/Enter quantity/unit on the Radio frequency information panel in Work with warehouses is NO for Movement, then the suggested/picked quantity or unit is defaulted from the instruction. If YES, then the quantity must be entered/scanned.

Enter the quantity for the instruction being executed. If no quantity is entered, then a value of 1 is assumed. Note: You cannot enter a quantity for serial number tracked items. Each item has to be scanned to track the right serial number when executing the R/F instruction line.

Batch
Only valid for batch controlled items. Enter the batch for the item for which the instruction is being executed. This field is not displayed for PUT instructions, when the pick/put type for the batch is 5 (package) or 6 (list).

Note: The following restriction only applies when one or more supplier has been defined on any SMS agreement: If the sales order line belongs to a sales order that is defined for SMS rebates, then you cannot select quantities from different batches if those quantities come from different suppliers. About DC1 Customer/Supplier Rebates for more information.

Serial
Only valid for serial tracked items. Enter the serial number for the item for which the instruction is being executed. This field is not displayed for PUT instructions, when the pick/put type for the item is 5 (package) or 6 (list).

Note: The following restriction only applies when one or more supplier has been defined on any SMS agreement: If the sales order line belongs to a sales order that is defined for SMS rebates, then you cannot select quantities from different serial numbers if those quantities come from different suppliers. About DC1 Customer/Supplier Rebates for more information.

Package number
Only valid when pick/put type 5 (package) or 6 (list) is specified for the batch. Enter the package number associated with the instruction being executed. When entering a package number for a PICK instruction, the value must be within the range specified in the From/To package number fields above. For PUT instructions, the package number entered in this field must match the package number indicated for the instruction.

R/F notes (RFHD8022)

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This panel displays text associated with the instruction. Sales order notes are always copied into the R/F notes. Sales order line notes are always connected to the corresponding pick instruction. Sales order header and line notes can be maintained and viewed from the Additional details panel in Work with R/F instructions.

Function keys

Header/Line notes View text associated with the instruction header. Toggle to view the header or line notes from the corresponding sales order from which the R/F shipment batch was created.

Note: Header/Line notes can be set to automatically display the text on handheld devices. The header note text will be displayed together with the first pick line. The line note text will be displayed before the first line. The text panel will be displayed even if no text exists. The text can be maintained on the Additional details panel in Work with R/F instructions.
Ins
The word TEXT indicates that a text instruction is displayed.
Item
This field displays the item code and description for which the instruction should be executed.
Text lines
The text lines displayed here are retrieved from the sales order and were manually added during the shipment batch creation.

Additional information (RFHD8023)

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This panel displays information about the R/F instruction and the different function keys that can be used during R/F processing.

Function keys

Date/Time/Pgm
This is the current date, time and program name.
List
This is the DC1 list associated with the instruction.

Depending on the type of instruction, the following is displayed:

Type Description
Pick list For Pick list instructions, this is the pick suggestion.
Movement For Movement instructions, this is the replenishment or bulk put away suggestion list.
Stock take For Stock take instructions, this is the stock take list.
Batch
This is the system assigned R/F batch number for the instruction currently being executed.
Picklist/Movement/Stock take
The value displayed here indicates what type of instruction is being executed.
Item and description
If a preferred pick/put unit exists for the item and you click Info, then the suggested item and description for the R/F instruction is displayed here.
Batch
If a preferred pick/put unit exists for the item and you click Info, then the suggested batch for the R/F instruction is displayed here.
Preferred pick/put unit
If a preferred pick/put unit exists for the item and you click Info, then the preferred pick/put unit defined for the item/warehouse is displayed here.

Stock information (RFHD8024)

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This panel is displayed before the actual pick instruction if the suggested quantity is not available in the specified location. The panel displays information about actual stock on hand and about existing replenishment. Note: Press/click any key to view the actual pick instruction.

Stock on hand
Displays the actual stock on hand in the pick location.
Replenishment list
If a replenishment suggestion has been created, then the suggestion number and line are displayed.