When you create a periodic parts return order, you create a negative stock order, which you can edit in Purchase Control before you send it to the manufacturer.
The formula used to calculate the surplus quantity is depending on the last return date in respect of the date the part has last been moved. When the date when the part is moved is smaller or equals to the last return date, the formula will be:
When the movement is larger than the last return date, the formula will be:
Before you can create a proposal, you have to make sure that the Rebuild purchase orders / backorders and the Max / min calculations have been run. Usually this is done in the End of Day routine.
To access the Periodic Parts Return order program:
From the Mercedes-Benz Main Menu, select the Menu-Parts option.
Select the Periodic Parts Return option.
The Periodic Parts Return program is opened now
Enter the Point-of-Sale Company number.
Tip: Click the Ellipse button [...] to search for the correct company.
Select the OK button.
Now the Periodic Parts Return order is created in Purchase Control.
You receive an e-mail in which the created header number is written. "The following order number has been assigned 2023".
