This program is designed to allow you to supersede one part number to another. This is normally done subject to information being supplied by the manufacturer. The main consideration when executing a supersession is whether the old part number is compatible with the new number. This is usually the case and one would normally transfer any existing quantities onto the new part number.
To supersede a stock line:
From the Rev.8 Master Menu, select the Stock management option and Company you require.
The STOCK MANAGEMENT menu is displayed.
Select the Supersede stock line option and click OK.
The Stock Supersessions form is displayed.
Enter the Old part number.
Tip: Click the Ellipsis button
to search for a part number.
Tick the required check box options.
Enter the New part number.
If the new part number already exists, the following message is displayed:
Stock record already exists
Do one of the following:
Click the Continue button to continue using the new part number.
Click the Quit button to enter a different part number.
Click the Supersede button.
If the supersession is successful, a Completed OK message is displayed in the status bar.
The Stock Supersessions form is displayed when you select the Supersede stock line option from the STOCK MANAGEMENT menu. From this form you can supersede a part.
Old part number: This is the part number to be superseded. Click the Ellipsis button
New part number: This is the superseding part number. Click the Ellipsis button
Options:
Tick the check boxes to indicate which actions the system is to perform when the supersession is carried out:
Transfer stock: Supersedes the old stock in the bins with the new part number.
Transfer P/O: Supersedes part numbers that are compatible with the old number and, at the same time, updates the purchase transaction file with the superseding part number.
Transfer B/O: Transfers any customer backorders for the old part number onto the new part number. This has the effect of updating the WIP record with the superseding part number.
Transfer history: Transfers the old part sales history to the new stock record.
Zero demand on old part: Sets the demand on the old part back to zero as part of the supersession.
Reset re-order category on old part: Allows you to amend the re-order category during the supersession.
Note: The re-order category for supersessions is defined in the Supersede re-order cat field on the Main detail tab of the SM system parameters.
Transfer part description: Keeps the old part description.
Transfer assemblies and kits: Changes the part number for an assembly or kit associated with the old part.
Note: The system warns you if the part being superseded is associated with a kit or an assembly, so you may tick this option if required.
PUSH BUTTONS:
Exit: Returns you to the STOCK MANAGEMENT menu.
Help: Displays help on the current application using the default browser.
Supersede: Supersedes the old part number with the new part number using the criteria set in the check box options of this form.
Note: For reporting purposes if a supersession is carried out on a part that is currently a backordered part or merely a part on order, then the original part is recorded in the PORDERED field of the Parts lines and Parts Log files
