Selecting issue document for issuing parts

Selecting issue document for creating inventory return

This page allows you to select the reference document for creating the inventory return. If you know the issue # of the stock enter it directly to retrieve the stock details.

Select the “Create General Return” link under the “Stock Return” business component.

The “Select Issue Document” page appears.

The system displays the following field:

Date Format

The format in which the date field is displayed. This format is displayed from the "User Preferences" business component based on the login user ID. If the format is not defined, the system will display the date format from the "Enterprise Modeling" business component by default.

Enter the following field in the “Direct Entry” group box, if you are aware of the issue number for which you wish to retrieve details:

Issue #

A unique number identifying the parts issue document (Alphanumeric, 18). For example, the system ensures that the reference document is already defined in the “Create General Issue“ activity and confirmed in the “Stock Issue“ business component. Select the “Create Material Return” link provided beside it to create the material return of a particular stock.

Select the “Create Material Return” link provided beside it to create the material return of a particular stock.

Searching for the Reference Document

Enter the following fields in the “Search Criteria” group box to search for the reference document: (Data entry in these fields is optional.)

Issue #

A unique number identifying the parts issue document (Alphanumeric, 18)

Issue Type	Use the drop-down list box to select the type of the issue document. The system lists the options as “Unplanned Issue”, “General Issue” and leaves the field blank by default. Leave this field blank to retrieve all the issue documents irrespective of the value selected here.
Issue Warehouse #	Use the drop-down list box to select the active warehouse/ stocking point from which materials were issued. If you are working in the Main base, the drop-down list box displays all Active warehouses defined in the Storage Administration component, which are not currently offline. Conversely, if you are working in a field base, the drop-down list box displays all warehouses mapped to the offline area. The system retrieves all the stock issues from the warehouse that you select here.
Return Basis	Use the drop-down list box to select the basis on which the part is being returned. The system lists values like "Core", "Excess" and "Returnable".The system retrieves those stock issues with issue basis the same as the return basis you select here. However, if you select return basis as Excess, the system retrieves stock issues with issue basis as Non-Returnable and
Part #	The number identifying the part available in the stock conversion you wish to modify (Alphanumeric, 40) Mandatory. You can enter the number in full, or specify it partially using the “*” character. The system lists all the numbers, which are similar to the value entered here, irrespective of their status.

Part Type	Use the drop-down list box to specify the type of the part which could be “Raw Material”, “Component”, “ Expendable”, “Tool”, “Consumable”, "Miscellaneous", “Blank” or “Kit”. The system retrieves those stock issues for parts of the part type you select here.
Trading Partner #	The code identifying the trading partner. (Alphanumeric, 45). You can enter the trading partner number in full or specify it partially using the “*” character.
Ref. Order #	Use the drop-down list box to select the type of the reference document to which the parts must be returned. The system lists the options “Shop Work Order”, “A/C Maint. Exe. Ref. #” and “Part Sale Order” along with a blank value. The system leaves the field blank, by default. Shop Work Order - Select this option to indicate that the reference document is a Shop Work Order. A/C Maint. Exe. Ref # - Select this option to indicate that the reference document is Aircraft Maintenance Execution document. Part Sale Order - Select this option to indicate that the reference document is a Part Sale Order.
	In the editable field alongside, enter the number identifying the reference document to which the parts must be returned.
Issued Mfr. Serial/Serial #	The issued Mfr. Serial # or the internal Serial # of the part that is to be returned.
Issued Mfr. Lot/Lot #	The issued Mfr. Lot # or the internal Lot # of the part that is to be returned.

Click the “Search” pushbutton to display the search results:

The system displays the following details in the “Search Results” multiline:

Issue #	A unique number identifying the parts issue document
Issue Type	The type to which the issue belongs
Issue Warehouse #	The warehouse or the stocking point into the parts are being returned
Issue Date	The date on which the parts were issued.
Trading Partner #	The code identifying the trading partner.
Trading Partner Type	The type of the trading partner, which could be “Supplier” or “Customer”.
Trading Partner Name	The name of the trading partner.

Note: For the reference document type "General", the system retrieves and displays the "Trading Partner #" and "Trading Partner Type" from the “General Issue” document, and the "Trading Partner Name" from the "Customer"/"Supplier” business component.

Note: For the reference document type "Unplanned", the system retrieves and displays the “Trading Partner #”, “Trading Partner Type” and “Trading Partner Name” from the “Unplanned Issue” document.

Check the box in the “Select” column of the multiline to select the reference document for creating the material return.

To proceed, carry out the following

Select the “Create Material Return” link provided beside the Issue # field. Alternatively, select the hyperlinked issue number in the multiline of the same page.