Viewing the planning parameter details in the warehouse
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This page allows you to view the parameters based on which the part requirement is planned in the warehouse. You can view the various ways in which the stocking of the part can be analyzed. This page also allows you to view the usage of the part, the source of the part and its general characteristics.
Select the “View Warehouse Planning Parameter” link at the bottom of the “Select Warehouse” page.
The “Warehouse Planning Parameter” page appears.
The system displays the following in the “Warehouse Information” group box:
Warehouse # |
The number identifying the warehouse. |
Warehouse Description |
The textual description of the warehouse. |
Warehouse Type |
The type of the warehouse, which could be “Normal” or “Free”. |
Warehouse Category |
The category to which the warehouse belongs. |
Enter the following field in the “Search Criteria” group box to find the parts for which you want to view the warehouse planning parameters:
Part # |
The unique code identifying the part (Alphanumeric 45). You can enter the code in full or specify it partially using the “*” character. The system retrieves all the records containing the part number entered here. |
Part Description |
The textual description of the part (Alphanumeric, 150). You can enter the description in full or specify it partially using the “*” character. The system retrieves all the records containing the part description entered here. |
Part Type |
Use the drop-down list box to select the part type. The system lists the options "Component", "Consumable", "Expendable", "Kit", "Miscellaneous", "Raw Material" and "Tool". The system displays the option "Component" by default. |
Planning Type |
Use the drop-down list box to select the planning type. The system lists the options "Min-Max", "Reorder Level". The system displays the option "Min-Max" by default. |
Part Category |
Use the drop-down list box to select the category of the part. The system lists all the quick codes defined under the quick code type “Part Category” in the Part Administration component and that have an “Active” status. |
Replenishment Activity By |
Use the drop-down list box to select the event that triggers the refill of parts in the warehouse. The system lists the options "None", "Purchase Order", "Purchase Request" and "Stock Transfer". |
Display Option? |
Use the drop-down list box to select the stock level based on which you wish to retrieve parts. The drop-down list box displays the following: Stock<=Min./Reorder Level, Stock > Max. Level and Stock < Safety Stock. The system retrieves parts with current stock level conforming to the option you select here. Note: The system computes the Stock Qty as “Stock Qty (Incl. of Alternates) + PBH Stock Qty”, if the parameter 'Include PBH Qty while computing Stock Qty for various Display Options in Warehouse Planning Parameter screen‘ is set as “Yes” in the “Set Inventory Process Parameters” in the “Logistics Common Master” screen. The resulting Stock Qty is considered for search in the Display Option selected in the drop-down list box, to retrieve the matching records in the multiline. |
Part Parameter Defined? |
Use the drop-down list box to retrieve parts for which planning parameters have already been defined in the warehouse. The drop-down list box displays the following: ‘Yes’ and ‘No’. |
Ownership |
Use the drop-down list box to select the replenishment documents generated for Internal or Customer Stock. The drop-down list box displays the following: Customer and Owned. The system leaves the field blank, by default. |
Trading Partner # |
The specific Customer # whose replenishment document is searched. |
The system displays the following in the “Storage Allocation Information” multiline:
Part # |
The number identifying the part, for which the planning parameter details are displayed. |
Part Description |
The textual description of the part. |
Planning Type |
The method in which the part requirement is planned. It could be “Reorder Level”, “Min – Max” or “Disposition”. |
Planning Category |
The category of the part. |
Stock UOM |
The unit of measurement in which the part is stocked in the warehouse. |
Minimum Stock |
The minimum quantity of the part to be held in stock at any point of time. |
Maximum Stock |
The maximum quantity of the part to be held in stock at any point of time. |
Safety Stock |
The quantity of the part that is stored in the warehouse to meet the consumption rate fluctuations. |
Reorder Level |
A fixed quantity level of the part below which, the purchase activity is automatically initiated by the system. |
Reorder Qty |
The quantity for which the order must be placed, when the reorder level is reached. |
Replenishment Activity By |
The procedure in which the part must be replenished. The replenishment activity can be based on the “PO” (Purchase Order), “PR” (Purchase Request) or “Stock Transfer”. The system displays “None” by default. |
Stock Qty (Incl. of Alternates) |
The sum of quantities of all the parts in the warehouse for which the part # is the Prime part and its alternates. |
PBH Stock Qty |
The sum of the Qty of PBH Stock for the Part # and all its direct alternates. |
Planning Horizon (Days) |
The number of days before which the planning for the part should be initiated. |
Transfer from Location |
The organization unit from which the stock is reordered (that is transferred). |
Transfer From Warehouse |
The number identifying the warehouse of the organization unit from which the stock is reordered (that is transferred). |
Transfer Processing Location |
The location where the transfer gets processed. |
Ownership |
The Ownership for the replenishment process. |
Trading Partner |
The specific Customer # corresponding to the Customer Ownership. |
Created By |
The name of the user who defined the planning parameters for the warehouse. |
Created Date |
The date on which the planning parameters for the warehouse were defined. |
Last Modified By |
The name of the user who most recently modified the planning parameters for the warehouse. |
Last Modified Date |
The date on which the planning parameters for the warehouse were most recently modified. |
To view other details of a part selected in the “Part Planning Details” multiline
Select the “Inquire Stock Availability” link to view the stock levels of the part in all warehouses.
Select the “View Part Supply Chain Performance” link to view consumption, demand and supply of the part.
Select the “View Material Count and Location information” link to view the quantity and location details of the part and its alternates.
Select the “'View Replenishment Documents” link to view the reference document (purchase order, purchase request or material request) that was created/generated to refill the stock of the part.