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How to Create a Warehouse Pick for a Single Line in Business Central

  How to Create a Warehouse Pick for a Single Line in Business Central In Business Central , managing warehouse picks for partial shipments or specific lines on a sales order can be a common requirement, especially in complex warehouse environments. There are scenarios where you may want to create a warehouse pick for just one line on a sales order, even if other lines exist on that order. This can be particularly helpful when only certain items are ready to ship while others are still awaiting stock or processing. Let’s explore how to do this, covering different scenarios depending on your location setup in Business Central, specifically focusing on Directed Put-away and Pick locations and non-directed locations . Why You Might Want to Create a Pick for a Single Line Sometimes, only a subset of items on a sales order is ready to ship. Here are a few examples: Partial Shipment : A customer requests an urgent shipment of available items while others are still being processed. St...

How to Print Barcode for Item Reference in Business Central

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  How to Print Barcode for Item Reference in Business Central In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, you can easily generate and print barcodes for item references, a useful feature for inventory management and tracking. Below is a simple guide on how to print a barcode for an item reference, based on the user interface.

How to Filter Purchase Prepayment Invoices in Dynamics 365 Business Central

  How to Filter Purchase Prepayment Invoices in Dynamics 365 Business Central Filtering prepayment invoices in Dynamics 365 Business Central is crucial for maintaining proper control over advance payments made to suppliers. Below is a simple guide on how to filter the posted purchase prepayment invoices. Step-by-Step Guide: Navigate to the "Posted Purchase Invoices" Page : Set Filter for Prepayment Invoices : In the "Filter List By" section, select the Prepayment Invoice filter. Choose the value Yes to display only the posted prepayment invoices. This will refine your view and show invoices where a prepayment has been recorded. By using the filtering functionality in Business Central, users can streamline their invoice management, making the process more efficient and error-free.

Incorrect Cost Increases in FIFO Costing Method in Business Central

  Incorrect Cost Increases in FIFO Costing Method in Business Central When using the FIFO (First In, First Out) costing method in Business Central, understanding how costs increase for inventory items is crucial for accurate financial management. A common issue arises when there’s a mismatch between units of measure (UOM) or incorrect quantity entries. Tracing Cost Increases If you suspect an issue with a cost increase, you need to trace the transaction where the cost is being calculated. A useful tool for this is the Value Entries on the item card in Business Central. Here, you can review every transaction affecting the value of the item and check if the UOM, quantity, and costing amounts were correctly filled in. Example Scenario: UOM Mismatch Imagine the base UOM for an item is square feet, but there is an alternative UOM (e.g., box), where one box equals 1000 square feet. If a user creates a purchase order for $1000, but accidentally enters the wrong UOM (e.g., square feet in...

Why Manual Reservation is Not Needed for Drop Shipment Sales Orders in Business Central

  Why Manual Reservation is Not Needed for Drop Shipment Sales Orders in Business Central In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, managing inventory effectively is crucial for smooth operations, especially when dealing with different types of sales orders. One specific scenario where inventory management behaves differently is with drop shipments . Unlike regular sales orders, drop shipment orders do not require manual reservation of inventory. This blog explains why manual reservation is not needed for drop shipment sales orders in Business Central. What is a Drop Shipment? A drop shipment is a fulfillment method where the goods ordered by a customer are shipped directly from the supplier to the customer, bypassing the selling company’s inventory. In Business Central, this process automates the flow of orders from sales to purchasing, streamlining the supply chain. Why is Manual Reservation Not Needed in Drop Shipments? For regular sales orders, manual reservation is often us...

Why Business Central Doesn't Ask for Item Tracking Information During Reclassification

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  Why Business Central Doesn't Ask for Item Tracking Information During Reclassification When reclassifying items in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, users may find that the system does not prompt for lot tracking or serial number information, even when the item is set up with item tracking. Reason : in the item tracking code card, the flag  "Warehouse Tracking" , needs to be set to "Yes". This setting is crucial because it controls whether the system requires serial number information when posting internal movements, including reclassification entries. To ensure that Business Central requests item tracking information during reclassification, the " Warehouse Tracking" flag needs to be activated. By enabling this setting, you align the system's behavior with your tracking requirements, maintaining accurate inventory control and traceability.

Why the Planning Worksheet in Business Central Doesn't Consider Existing Inventory

  Why the Planning Worksheet in Business Central Doesn't Consider Existing Inventory In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, the planning worksheet is a powerful tool used for planning and replenishing inventory. However, sometimes users encounter a situation where the planning engine does not consider the existing inventory levels when generating suggestions. This can lead to confusion, as the system might suggest unnecessary purchases or production orders. The primary reason for this behavior often lies in specific settings on the item card. Key Reason: The "Include Inventory" Setting One of the critical settings that control whether the planning engine considers current inventory levels is the “Include Inventory” toggle on the item card. This setting determines if the existing inventory should be included when calculating replenishment needs. What is the "Include Inventory" Setting? Include Inventory: This setting is found under the Lot-for-Lot Paramete...