The supersession chain file contains details of all parts replaced (superseded) by a different part number. Standard functionality enables you to create and maintain records on the supersession chain file. However, if you create a supersession, you must ensure that it is valid.
If your manufacturer does not supply a supersession file but you have superseding part numbers on your master price file in a field called SUPER, you can build a supersession chain from the master price file.
Note: If the manufacturer issues updates to the supersession file, it is unlikely that you will ever need to make changes to the supersession chain file, unless advised to do so. Any changes that you make will be overwritten the next time an update is uploaded or you build a supersession chain from the master price file.
When a part number is entered in the New Product group box in Point-of-Sale, a search is carried out if the part entered cannot be found in the parts stock file, or if an existing stock record has a total stock quantity of zero and a purchase order quantity of zero. Autoline automatically checks the supersession chain, if available, to see if the part number is superseded by another. If it is, the system offers you the choice of selling the superseded or superseding part.
The supersession chain form, which enables you to examine the supersession chain, is displayed when one of the following occurs:
You click OK on the Fluid Selection form for your manufacturer and a part for the selected job has a supersession against it
You use the Stock Records form to select a part which is superseded and whose current stock quantity is zero
A part is entered in the New product section of the Parts/Service Point-of-Sale form and it has a supersession against it
In each case the functionality available and the appearance of the form are identical.
This form is displayed when any of the events listed above takes place. It enables you to view details about replacement parts and to select the part required.
Menu bar and toolbar:
Menu Icon Description File > Use [original part number] Uses the originally entered part number and displays the Surcharge Credit form File > Use [superseding part number] Uses the selected superseding part number and displays the Surcharge Credit form File > Exit Returns you to the previously displayed form Help > Help Displays this help page in a web browser
Grid:
Part number: Original part number
Supersede: Replacement part number
Message: A brief message that explains the reason for the supersession. Refer to the manufacturer's own documentation for a list of valid messages.
Date: Depending on the manufacturer, either the date when the part was superseded or the date when the supersession chain file was built
Type: Status of the part. Refer to the manufacturer's own documentation for a list of valid supersession types.
Buttons:
OK: Does one of the following:
If any of the parts for the current job has a surcharge value, displays the Surcharge Credit form
If none of the parts for the current job has a surcharge value, displays the Service Menu Pricing Negotiation form
Note: This button is enabled when a supersession in the grid is selected.
