How to: Set Up Item Tracking Codes

An item tracking code reflects the different considerations a company has regarding the use of serial and lot numbers for items moving through the inventory.

For more information about the various setup fields that define a company's item tracking policies, see the Item Tracking Code table.

To set up an item tracking code

1. In the Search box, enter Item Tracking Codes, and then choose the related link.

2. Create a new Item Tracking Code card. On the Home tab, in the New group, choose New.

3. On the General FastTab, enter a code and a descriptive name in the fields.

4. On the Serial No. and the Lot No. FastTabs, define policies of item tracking by serial and lot numbers respectively.

5. On the Misc. FastTab, set parameters for warranty and expiration.

For more information about item tracking parameters, select a field and press the F1 key.

See Also

Tasks

How to: Set Up Warranties for Serial Numbers and Lot Numbers
How to: Set Up Expiration Rules for Serial Numbers and Lot Numbers