Bulk Count Compare/Update

Program/Screen: RABCUC/RABCUCFM

Description:

Use this program to run a report that compares the "frozen" bulk item quantities (processed using Save Current Quantities) to the actual physical counts entered via Bulk Count Entry and shows variances.  If the Allow bulk to go negative field in control record AVLQTY is set to N, an error report is generated to warn of situations where updating the inventory files with the variances will result in a negative quantity on hand for some items.  The report also suggests entries to make to the general ledger based on the variances.  You can also use the program to update inventory records with the variances.

 

It is recommended that you restrict access to this program by setting the Secure update function field in control record RABCUR to Y, and then giving security code Z26 only to personnel authorized to update inventory records.

 

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Navigation

Access this program from the Physical Inventory menu.  Indicate whether you want to update inventory files with count variances or just report the variances.  Indicate whether you only want to print items that have variances.

 

It is recommended that the first time you run this report for each physical inventory that you DO NOT update the inventory files, but only run the comparison report.  Use the comparison report to investigate large discrepancies and determine if items need to be recounted or if transactions were not put into the system in a timely manner.  Once all counts and variances have been confirmed, run this program again and set Update cat/class location file to Y.  Inventory files are updated, but the general ledger is not automatically updated.  Manual journal entries must be made to update the general ledger.

 

Fields

From Category/Class

If applicable, enter the starting category/class for which you want to compare or update count quantities.

 

To Category/Class

If applicable, enter the ending category/class for which you want to compare or update count quantities.

 

Only Print Items with a Quantity Difference

Indicate whether you only want to see items with count variances on the report.  Enter N to print all items.

 

Update Category/Class Location File

Indicate whether to update inventory files during the processing of the comparison report.  See the Navigation section above for more information on this setting.

 

Function Keys

Function Key

Description

F1

Help.  Place your cursor in a field and press F1 to access online help for that field.  Place your cursor outside of any field, and press F1 to access online help at the program level.

F3

Exit.  Exit the page or program.

F5

Printer Output.  Advance to the Work with all Spooled Files screen where you can view a list of all of your spooled print jobs.

F6

Messages.  Advance to the Display Messages screen where you can view all of your system messages.

F12

Cancel/Previous.  Exit the program or move back a screen.

F14 (Shift + F2)

Submitted Jobs.  Advance to the Work with Submitted Jobs screen where you can view a list of all of your submitted jobs.

 

Related Programs

Create Bulk Count Records

Save Current Quantities

Bulk Count Entry

Missing Tag Report

 

Special Topics

Bulk Equipment Physical Inventory Flow

Physical Inventory white paper

 

 

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