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title: "Copy sub-batch information from batch"
slug: "copy-sub-batch-information-from-batch"
description: "Copy batch attributes, storage conditions, and update dates to sub-batches to maintain data consistency and improve efficiency."
updated: 2026-06-25T10:24:09Z
published: 2026-06-25T10:24:09Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/copy-sub-batch-information-from-batch"
---

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# Copy sub-batch information from batch

Whenever the properties of a batch are defined or modified, the same information may need to be quickly propagated to the relevant sub-batches to ensure the consistency of the data.

Users can select one or more sub-batches in the **Sub batches** form (**Inventory management > Inquiries and reports > Tracking dimensions > Sub batches**) and copy needed properties from the parent batch by clicking the following buttons in the **Functions** tab:

- **Copy from batch > Copy storage condition:** copies the [storage condition](/life-sciences/docs/restrictions-on-physical-movements-by-storage-conditions) from the parent batch.
- **Copy from batch > Copy restrictions:** copies [restrictions](/life-sciences/docs/restrictions-and-restriction-types) from the parent batch.
- **Copy from batch > Copy restriction types:** copies [restrictions types](/life-sciences/docs/restrictions-and-restriction-types) from the parent batch.
- **Copy from batch > Copy use code:** copies the [use code](/life-sciences/docs/use-code) from the parent batch.
- **Copy from batch > Copy container configuration:** copies the [container configuration](/life-sciences/docs/container-configuration) from the parent batch.
- **Copy from batch > Copy attributes**: copies the [attributes](/life-sciences/docs/sub-batch-attributes) and attribute values from the parent batch.
- **Copy from batch > Copy all:** copies storage condition, restrictions, restriction types, use code, container configuration, and attributes from the parent batch.
- **Sub batch dates > Copy dates from batch:** copies all shelf-life dates from the parent batch.

Users can also easily view all sub-batches belonging to a specific batch by selecting the record in the **Batches** form (**Inventory management > Inquiries and reports > Tracking dimensions > Batches**) and clicking **Inquiries > Sub batches**.

It is also possible to let the system automatically update the sub-batches dates when entering/updating the dates of the parent batch by enabling the **Update sub batch dates with batch dates** parameter in the **Life Sciences Quality Control & Assurance parameters** form (**Life Sciences Quality Control & Assurance > Setup > Life Sciences Quality Control & Assurance parameters > Quality management** FastTab) or in the **Inventory and warehouse management parameters** form (**Inventory management > Setup > Inventory and warehouse management parameters > Quality management** FastTab).

In this case, the system asks whether to update sub-batch dates whenever updating batch dates via the **Reset shelf life dates** or **Reset vendor batch details** button in the **Batches** form (**Inventory management > Inquiries and reports > Tracking dimensions > Batches**). The message is displayed only if the selected batch has at least one sub-batch available.

- If the user confirms the update, the dates of all the available sub-batches are automatically updated and aligned to the batch dates.
- If the user denies the update, only the batch dates are updated, and no modification is applied to the sub-batch dates.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> If one of the **Update shelf life date for batches**/**Reset vendor batch details** [electronic signature requirements](/life-sciences/docs/electronic-signature-requirements) is enabled together with the **Update shelf life date for sub batches** one, and the user triggers the automatic update of the sub-dates, they are required to sign twice (once for the update of the batch dates, once for the update of the sub-batch dates).

If the **Update sub batch dates with batch dates** parameter is disabled, the sub-batch dates are never automatically updated according to the parent batch dates.

## Related

- [Restrictions on physical movements by storage conditions](/restrictions-on-physical-movements-by-storage-conditions.md)
- [Restrictions and restriction types](/restrictions-and-restriction-types.md)
- [Use code](/use-code.md)
- [Container configuration](/container-configuration.md)
- [Sub batch attributes](/sub-batch-attributes.md)
- [Electronic signature requirements](/electronic-signature-requirements.md)