Creating an inventory node type rule
You can create an inventory node type rule.
About this task
To create an inventory node type rule:
Procedure
- From the tree in the application rules side panel, choose Inventory Node Type Rules. The Inventory Node Type Rules window displays in the work area.
- Choose the Create New icon. The Inventory Node Type Rule Details window displays.
- Enter information into the applicable fields. Refer to Table 1 for field value descriptions.
- Click the Save icon.
Table 1. Inventory node type rule details pop-up. Inventory node type field value descriptions
Field Description Node Type Select the node type for which this rule should be used. Apply On Hand Safety Factor To On Hand Inventory Availability Check this flag to apply the on hand safety factor to on hand inventory availability for nodes with this node type. Note: For safety factors to apply, this flag must also be checked for the supply type and scheduling rule. For more information about Safety Factors, see Inventory availability safety factor.Apply Future Safety Factor To Future Inventory Availability Check this flag to apply the future safety factor to future inventory availability for nodes with this node type. Note: For safety factors to apply, this flag must also be checked for the supply type and scheduling rule. For more information about Safety Factors, see Inventory availability safety factor.Note: You can define safety factor for an inventory node type based on the delivery method. The valid values are SHP, PICK, and DEL.