The Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing module allows for the definition of the dispensing process to calculate the correct quantity to be consumed in production, sold to a customer, or used as a sample to avoid overfilling costs, unstable production processes, and waste. The Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing module supports different techniques for calculating the weight:
Weighing: The quantity expressed in a mass unit (for example, kg, g) is put on a connected scale.
Counting by weighing: The quantity expressed in mass units (for example, kg, g) is put on a connected scale and converted into another unit (for example, pcs) according to a conversion factor.
Counting: The quantity is manually entered by a dispensing operator and verified by a second person.
Weighing by difference: The quantity expressed in a mass unit (for example, kg, g) is removed from the original container put on a connected scale.
The following paragraphs describe the steps of the weighing operation based on the technique adopted to collect the weight.
Select a weighing operation
In the Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing Client, the dispensing operator is required to select the request to be processed. The dispensing request selection screen in the Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing client shows both single dispensing orders and campaigns.
In case of dispensing order, the Dispensing request field is populated with the dispensing order number or picking list journal number. In case of dispensing campaign, the Dispensing request field is populated with the Campaign number of the dispensing campaign, and the Request type field is set to Campaign.
If the Dispensing by operation parameter is enabled, and the Reference type for the dispensing request is set to Production, the Oper. No., Operation name and Dispensing priority fields can be displayed based on the configuration, and are populated based on the values in the dispensing order header in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management.
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If enabled, the Dispensing priority and Operation name are displayed in the dispensing order header, concatenated to the reference number.
After selecting a dispensing order or picking list journal, the operator can click the Next button to identify the list of components to be dispensed.
After selecting a dispensing campaign and clicking Next, the system shows the lines belonging to the campaign and provide information about the original dispensing order of the selected line in the header.
If a dispensing order includes one or more lines assigned to a campaign, those lines are displayed in the dispensing order too, but greyed out. The dispensing operator cannot process the lines belonging to a campaign from the dispensing order, but only from the dispensing campaign.
When the Automatic batch balancing configuration key is enabled, dispensing order lines related to formula lines which Ingredient type is Compensating are disabled and cannot be processed until the relevant formula line which Ingredient type is Active and a Dispensing type different than None has not been weighed (this means, the Dispensed checkbox is disabled) (Automatic batch balancing configuration key enabled). When the selected dispensing order line is for a compensating ingredient and the Dispensed checkbox for the corresponding formula line which Ingredient type is Active and Dispensing type different is than None is enabled, the Actual quantity and Remaining for the selected dispensing order line are recalculated as follows:
Dispensing estimation quantity for compensating – [(Weighed quantity of active ingredient – Dispensing estimation quantity of active ingredient) × Compensating factor]
The system uses the standard Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management formula to calculate the compensating ingredient quantity, considering the weighed quantity of the active ingredient instead of the balanced quantity.
The Remaining quantity in the batch order formula lines is set to equal the calculated Actual quantity. The reservation is automatically updated based on the outcome of the automatic calculation:
If a smaller quantity of compensating ingredient is needed, the reservation is removed accordingly.
If a larger quantity of compensating ingredient is needed, the additional quantity is reserved on the already reserved batches, if available. If not, it is reserved on the next batch following the item reservation strategy (for example, FEFO). If not available at all, it is “On order”, and it is possible to manually reserve it.
When the Automatic batch balancing configuration key is enabled, dispensing order lines related to formula lines which Ingredient type is Filler are greyed out and cannot be processed until all the formula lines with Filler calculation enabled have not been weighed (that is, the Dispensed checkbox is disabled) (Automatic batch balancing configuration key enabled). When the dispensing order line selected is for a filler ingredient, and the Dispensed checkbox for formula lines with Filler calculation is enabled, the Actual quantity and Remaining for the selected dispensing order line are recalculated as follows:
Total dispensing estimation quantity (for lines with Filler calculation enabled and filler ingredients) – Total weighed quantity for other ingredients (for lines with Filler calculation enabled
The system uses the standard Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management formula to calculate the filler ingredient quantity, considering the weighed quantity of the active ingredient instead of the balanced quantity.
The Remaining quantity in the batch order formula lines is set to equal the calculated Actual quantity. The reservation is automatically updated based on the outcome of the automatic calculation:
If a smaller quantity of filler ingredient is needed, the reservation is removed accordingly.
If a larger quantity of filler ingredient is needed, the additional quantity is reserved on the already reserved batches, if available. If not, it is reserved on the next batch following the item reservation strategy (for example, FEFO). If not available at all, it is On order, and it is possible to manually reserve it.
In case two or more filler ingredients are available in the formula, the excess/lacking quantity is subdivided among all of them proportionally, as by standard. The Actual quantity of the filler ingredients and Remaining quantity are not recalculated after the other filler ingredients have been weighed.
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Dispensing operators can see only the dispensing requests that have been created and released for the site and warehouse assigned to the room.
Each weighing operation includes the following information:
Item number
Reserved batch number/s. Details about reserved batches/sub-batches are available in the Reserved batches form that can be opened by clicking the blue icon next to the batch number/s
Quantity to be weighed
Maximum available quantity in the reserved dimension (available in the Reserved batches form)
Unit of measure
Lower and upper limits
Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing instructions, visual information on hazard, safety, and personal protective equipment requirements (handling instructions)
Select a suitable scale
Before weighing each component, the dispensing operator is required to check if the selected scale suits the quantity to be dispensed, considering the capacity and precision of the scale.
The Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing module supports the dispensing operator through visual indicators:
If the scale icon has no checkmark, the selected scale is suitable in terms of capacity and precision.
If the scale icon has the orange triangle, the selected scale does not meet either the capacity requirements or the precision requirements, or both.
If the scale icon has a red stop sign, the selected scale is not available to be used for a dispensing operation. The user can change the chosen scale through the Change scale functionality.
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If the scale is not connected, it is possible to use a scale emulator to simulate its behavior or manually enter the value.
This step is not required if the item Dispensing type is Counting since a dispensing operator always manually enters the counted quantity.
Identify a sub-batch
After selecting a suitable scale, the dispensing operator can start the weighing operation by clicking Next.
The dispensing operator is not allowed to start a dispensing operation for a dispensing order line associated with an open or in process raw material picking work, transfer issue work, or sales order work (that is, Work status of the header set as Open or In process).
If the Lower limit is zero, the dispensing operator is allowed to not weigh the dispensing order line by clicking the Weigh zero button. When clicking the Weigh zero button, the line Status in the Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing client and in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management is set to Not needed, and the remaining quantity is zeroed. Depending on the reference type, the following actions are automatically executed:
Production: the Estimated and Remaining quantity in batch order formula lines are set to zero.
Sales: the sales order Line status is set to Cancelled.
Transfer: the transfer order line Remaining quantity is set to Nothing”.
In all cases, no target sub-batch is created.
If the Requirement for material reservation parameter (Inventory management > Setup > Inventory and warehouse management parameters > Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing tab) is set to Require full reservation, the dispensing operator is not allowed to proceed with the identification of the sub-batch being weighed if the full quantity of material is not reserved against the order. If the Requirement for material reservation parameter is set to No check, no controls on the material reservation for the selected dispensing order line are performed.
If there is a work line for the same Lot ID of the selected dispensing order line which Work status is Open or In process, the dispensing operator cannot proceed with identifying the sub-batch being weighed, and an error message is returned.
After starting the weighing operation, the dispensing operator is required to identify the sub-batch being weighed. The correct identification of the material being weighed and the verification of its availability is essential to minimize the risk of cross-contamination and errors that can affect the quality of products.
Controls have been implemented upon sub-batch identification that verifies whether:
The sub-batch exists in the system.
The sub-batch belongs to the item.
The sub-batch belongs to the reserved batch in case the reservation for the item is at the batch level.
The sub-batch matches with the reserved sub-batch in case the reservation for the item is at the sub-batch level.
The sub-batch is not empty.
The use code of the sub-batch is suitable for the Intended use code of the dispensing order line based on the Approved use code check method at the item level.
The sub-batch is not Stopped.
The batch disposition code of the batch the sub-batch belongs to is not blocked for production picking.
The inventory dimensions of the sub-batch match with the inventory dimensions of the dispensing order line (applicable only in case of a dispensing order).
The inventory on-hand of the sub-batch is greater than zero.
The sub-batch is not expired.
If the Expiration date after opening parameter (Inventory management > Setup > Inventory and management parameters > Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing tab) is enabled, and the Disable automatic expiration date update parameter is disabled at the item level, the Expiration date is automatically recalculated and updated after opening the sub-batch during dispensing.
If the Enable date calculation rule parameter is enabled for the item, the parent container dates are recalculated based on the rules defined for the item.
If the Enable date calculation rule parameter is disabled, the parent container dates are recalculated as Dispensing operation date + Period after opening in days.
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The automatic expiration date update features are available only for dispensing processes originating from dispensing orders (that is, the Dispensing order parameter is enabled in the Inventory and warehouse management parameters form > Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing FastTab).
The Container opening date in the Sub batches form is updated according to the dispensing operation date, and the Opened parameter is enabled for the identified sub-batch.
When the Automatic batch balancing configuration key is enabled, if the dispensing order line selected is for an active ingredient, when the operator scans the first sub batch, after successfully passing the standard checks on the dispensing eligibility of the sub batch, the system will check that the scanned sub belongs to the batch with the lowest value in the Sequence number field in the Active batches form. If the scanned sub batch does not belong to that batch, the Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing Client will return an error prompting the user to scan a sub batch belonging to the correct batch.
For all the subsequent scanned sub batches, the system will follow the logic below by looking at the transactions for the active ingredient of batch order:
If the sum of the reserved physical transactions for the first batch is lower than the dispensed quantity associated to the first batch, operators need to scan a sub batch belonging to the first batch, else an error will be displayed.
If the sum of the reserved physical transactions for the first batch is equal to the dispensed quantity associated with the first batch, the system will consider the weighing of the first batch completed. The system will start checking iteratively the next batch as defined in the Sequence number field in the Active batches form (for example, the second lowest value of the Sequence number field for the second iteration):
If the sum of the reserved physical transactions for the next batch is lower than the dispensed quantity associated to that batch, operators need to scan a sub batch belonging to that batch, else an error will be displayed.
If the sum of the reserved physical transactions for the next batch is equal to the dispensed quantity associated to that batch, the system will consider the weighing of that batch completed. The system will start checking the next batch as defined in the Sequence number field in the Active batches form.
Select a suitable container configuration
After the sub-batch identification, the dispensing operator is required to select the container type used to store the weighed quantity.
The list of available containers depends on the approved container configuration list defined for the material. The container configuration marked as default at the item level, if any, is also marked as default in the list of container configurations available for selection.
Based on the selected approved container configuration, the Expiration date of the target sub-batch can be automatically recalculated depending on the Target sub batch expiration date calculation field for the selected container configuration:
If set to Yes, the expiration date of the target sub-batch is recalculated based on the value set in the Target sub batch shelf life period in days field.
If set to No, the expiration date of the target sub-batch is not recalculated, and it is inherited from the parent sub-batch.
If set to Same as dispensing operation date, the target sub-batch is set to expire the same day as the dispensing operation.
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If the Select primary container checkbox is disabled, the approved container configuration marked as default is used for the expiration date recalculation of the target sub-batch.
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If no container configuration is selected during the dispensing process, the expiration date of the target sub-batch is not recalculated, and it is inherited from the parent sub-batch.
Determine tare and net weight
The next step is to determine the tare and net weight depending on the Dispensing type of the item:
Weighing: dispensing operators can manually enter the tare and net weight or get them directly from the interfaced scale.
Counting by weighing: before determining the tare weight, the dispensing operator is required to determine the Average part weight. The method depends on the APW determination (that is, counting method) defined for the line:
Never, the Average part weight defined for the batch is used.
Always, the dispensing operator must measure the average part weight through the Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing process or by manually entering the value.
Optionally, the dispensing operator can choose to use the Average part weight recorded at the batch level, measure it or manually enter the value.
If the Average part weight must be measured or manually entered, the dispensing operator is required to enter the Reference parts number used to calculate the average part weight in the Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing Client. The number of parts must be at least equal to the Minimum reference parts defined for the batch; otherwise, the system returns an error. Then, the dispensing operator puts the quantity on the selected scale to acquire the weight. The system calculates the Average part weight by dividing the weight by the reference parts number.
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The dispensing operator can select the scale used for the calculation of the Average part weight. The scale can be different from the one used to calculate the weight of the required quantity.
At this stage, the tare and net weight can be calculated by pouring the quantity on the selected scale or manually entering the values.
Counting: the dispensing operator is required to enter the number of units into the Quantity field manually. No tare weight is needed.
Weighing by difference: the dispensing operator can skip the tare step by clicking the Skip tare button, and place the parent container on the scale. The dispensing operator can then remove the required quantity from the container placed on the scale and put it into the target container, until the target quantity is reached. The weighed quantity displayed on the screen is calculated as the difference between the initial weight and the current weight of the parent container.
Independently from the dispensing type, the system compares the weighed/counted quantity with the approved tolerance range. Three scenarios can occur:
The quantity is within the approved range (the bar is in the green zone).
The quantity is less than the lower limit (the bar is in the yellow zone).
In the two scenarios above, the system allows the dispensing operator to proceed with the process.
The quantity is greater than the upper limit (the bar is in the red zone): the system either warns the user that the weighed quantity is above the limit or prevents the user from proceeding with the process, based on the parameter Accept weight over limits set in the Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing Master.
During the operation, it is possible to display an available quantity indicator based on the Display mode for the reserved quantity field in the Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing Master. The available quantity bar provides information about the maximum quantity that can be weighed from the lowest inventory dimension (batch/sub-batch) based on the reservation hierarchy.
The following options are available:
Hide – The additional indicator is disabled.
Max available quantity – The indicator is displayed showing information about the Expected quantity % and “Available quantity % out of %”.
Reserved quantity – The indicator is displayed showing only information about the Expected quantity %.
Expected quantity % is the quantity that is expected to be weighed out from the relevant sub-batch, while the Available quantity % out of % is the maximum quantity that can be weighed out from the container out of the total available quantity.
The indicator aims to optimize the execution of weighing operations and avoid those scenarios where the sub-batch that is expected to be used for multiple weighing operations is emptied before having completed all of them.
Declare the sub-batch as empty
After the required quantity is taken out from the original sub-batch, the dispensing operator is required to verify if there is any quantity left in it. If there is no remaining quantity, the operator declares the container as empty by clicking the Yes – Sub batch is empty button. Otherwise, the No–Sub batch is not empty button.
In the case of an empty sub-batch, if in D365 there is still some on-hand for the original sub-batch, this is written off through an adjustment journal automatically created and posted. The inventory adjustment journal is posted by the same user who executed the dispensing operation (that is, The Posted by field is populated with the User ID of the dispensing user that executed the dispensing operation).
Accept/reject the weighed quantity
During weighing operations, the dispensing operators are required to run a visual inspection of the weighed quantity to guarantee the quality of the material is preserved.
If the visual inspection is compliant with the specifications, the dispensing operator can accept the weighed quantity by clicking the Accept button and then one of the three options below:
Continue – The line to be dispensed is updated, the Remaining quantity of the line is decreased by the weighed quantity, and the operator is required to identify a new sub-batch from which to take additional quantity to be poured into the same target sub-batch.
Keep open – The line to be dispensed is updated, the Remaining quantity of the line is decreased by the weighed quantity, and the target sub-batch is closed. A new weighing operation is created for the weighing of the remaining quantity.
Close – The line to be dispensed is updated, the Remaining quantity of the line is set to zero, and the target sub-batch is closed.
If the visual inspection is not compliant with the specifications, the dispensing operator can reject the weighed quantity by clicking the Reject button and then one of the two options below:
Discard – The line to be dispensed does not change; an adjustment journal is created in D365 to write off the quantity of the target sub-batch. The adjustment journal is posted by the same user who executed the dispensing operation (that is, The Posted by field is populated with the User ID of the dispensing user that executed the dispensing operation). In D365, the weighing operation is recorded in correlation with the dispensing order line in the Dispensing operations form in status Rejected and Complete action set to Reject and discard.
Store – The line to be dispensed does not change, and the target sub-batch quantity is available in the dispensing location. In D365, the weighing operation is recorded in correlation with the dispensing order line in the Dispensing operations form in status Rejected and Complete action set to Reject and store.
At this stage, a new line is created in the Dispensing operations form (select the specific dispensing order line and click the Dispensing operations button). The following information is displayed:
Overview tab:
Target sub-batch – Sub-batch number resulting from subdivision.
Container configuration – Container configuration selected during the operation.
Quantity – Counted quantity for Counting by weighing or Counting items or net weight for Weighing items in the dispensing order line unit of measure.
Unit – Unit of measure of the Quantity.
Tare weight – Tare weight of the container carrying material in the scale unit of measure.
Net weight – The net weight of the material being weighed in the scale unit of measure.
Gross weight – Sum of Tare weight and Net weight in the scale unit of measure. If there are multiple sub-batches combined in a single target sub-batch, the Net weight will be the sum of the net weights of the sub-batches.
Scale unit – Unit of measure of the scale used for the weighing process.
User ID – D365 user executing the weighing operation.
Resource – Dispensing room where the material has been weighed.
Scale – Scale used to weigh the item.
Workstation – Workstation where the material has been weighed.
Status – Status of the weighing operation, possible statuses:
Error when the line is opened in the Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing Client.
Started when the line has been partially weighed.
Completed when the line is fully weighed or manually closed.
Rejected when the weighed quantity has been rejected.
Complete action – Complete action is chosen in the Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing Client (possible values are Close line, Keep line open, Reject and store, and Reject and discard).
Date and time – Date and time of weighing operation execution.
Lines tab:
Line – Line number.
Sub batch – Number of the subdivided sub-batch.
Quantity – Counted quantity for Counting by weighing or Counting items or net weight for Weighing and Weighing by difference items.
Net weight – The net weight of the weighed material.
Empty – Enabled if the sub-batch has been declared as empty during the operation.
In case of dispensing order for a batch order, once a dispensing order line is completed, the Dispensed checkbox is enabled for the relevant formula line.
Once all the dispensing order lines are completed, the dispensing order Status is updated to Completed.
Note
The Accept or Reject features are available only for dispensing processes originating from dispensing orders (that is, the Dispensing order parameter is enabled in the Inventory and warehouse management parameters form > Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing FastTab).
Print Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing labels
Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing adds the capability to print Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing labels, in addition to the label print functionalities that are available in Life Sciences Supply Chain Management.
For each weighed quantity, the dispensing operator is required to print one or more dispensing labels to guarantee the identification of the weighed sub-batch. In the Label printing screen, the system displays the following information that the dispensing operator can overwrite:
Number of copies – Number of labels to be printed.
Layout ID – Template to be used for the label.
Print reason – Reason code selectable only after the first printing when the reason code is enabled.
The Number of copies and Layout ID default values are set up in the Inventory and warehouse management parameters form > Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing FastTab.
The reason codes available from the drop-down menu are the ones defined as Use in Dispensing in the Reason codes form (Warehouse management > Setup > Document routing > Reason codes).
The reason code type (that is, “Print”, “Reprint”) determines if the code is selectable for the printing or reprinting process. The Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing module considers a print the first time a label of a specific layout is printed for a sub-batch. Otherwise, it is considered a reprint.
The dispensing operator can print/reprint the labels by clicking the Print or Reprint button. The Reprint button is available after the first printing.
The labels are physically printed, and a new record is created in the Labels form.
In D365, authorized users can print new Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing labels by clicking the Print labels button in the Dispensing operations form. A new record is stored in the Labels form that includes all the information.
In addition to the standard fields, and the ones added by Life Sciences Supply Chain Management, it is possible to print the following information on Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing labels:
Reference number;
Manufactured product batch;
Resource;
Gross weight;
Tare weight;
Parent sub batches;
Operation number, populated only for works with Work order type “Weighing and dispensing” related to dispensing orders with Reference type Production;
Operation name, populated only for works with Work order type “Weighing and dispensing” related to dispensing orders with Reference type Production.
Manufactured product item number, populated with the Item number of the manufactured product of the relevant batch order.
Manufactured product name, populated with the Product name of the manufactured product of the relevant batch order.
The capability to print operation information on labels is made available in Life Sciences release 2023.04.
Batch balancing from dispensing order after completely weighing a batch – Automatic batch balancing configuration key enabled
Each time a dispensing order line for an active ingredient is selected and the Next button is clicked in the Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing application, the system automatically runs the batch balancing process, recalculating the required quantity of active ingredient based on the current on-hand situation and the current potency value of batches. The system performs the recalculations selecting all the available quantity from the batches included in the Active batches form following the sequence number assigned to them. If the available quantity of the batches used for the recalculation is enough to satisfy the required amount of active quantity for the order, the system will:
Automatically update the Actual quantity field for the line of active ingredient selected in the Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing Client, based on the recalculated quantity required to be weighed.
Automatically update the Remaining quantity to be weighed for the line of active ingredient selected in the Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing Client based on the recalculated Active quantity.
Automatically update the reservation based on the outcome of the automatic calculation of the batch balancing process.
Update the Remaining quantity in the batch order formula lines equal to the calculated Actual quantity.
If the batch balancing process encounters an error, and the required active quantity cannot be satisfied through the list of batches available in the Active batches form, a message is displayed with information about the additional active quantity required in the Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing Client, and the operator will not be able to proceed with the weighing operation.
The user needs to manually update the reservation from the batch order formula line to include an additional batches or remove reservation for other transactions. The newly reserved batches are automatically added to the Active batches form and assigned the next available Sequence number. Then, the user can click on the Next button in the Life Sciences Weighing and Dispensing Client again and the calculation will be repeated including the additionally reserved batches or the updated available quantity.
Once all the reserved batches have been weighed, if the weighed quantity is still not in the acceptable tolerance range, users will have to manually reserve the remaining quantity from an additional batch. Then, the system will run the calculation again considering the additionally reserved batch.
Batch balancing from dispensing order after completely weighing a batch – Automatic batch balancing configuration key disabled
After completely weighing a batch of an active ingredient, a new batch balancing process can be executed to account for any discrepancies or reconciliations automatically executed by the system after completing the weighing operation.
Users can recalculate the actual required quantity to be weighed by clicking the Batch balancing button in the Dispensing orders form and marking the batches of the active ingredient to be dispensed. The Actual quantity is recalculated as the quantity needed based on the actual potency of the batches.
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The recalculation of the actual quantity required does not impact the inventory transactions.
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If an additional quantity needs to be weighed from an additional batch, the additional batch must be first reserved from the batch order formula line (Inventory > Reservation). A warning message is displayed to inform the operator that the batch balancing process must be executed again.
Once the required quantity is fulfilled, the ingredients can be balanced by clicking Balance batch ingredients, Confirm, and then OK.
The Actual quantity in the dispensing order lines is updated based on the balanced value obtained from the batch balancing process. The Remaining field in the dispensing order line is updated based on the Actual quantity in the Batch balancing form minus the quantity already weighed.
Target sub-batch information
In case of subdivision enabled, a transfer journal is automatically created and posted to transfer the dispensed quantity from the scanned sub batches (that is, Parent sub batches) into the automatically generated sub batch (that is, Target sub batch). The transfer journal is posted by the same user who executed the dispensing operation (that is, The Posted by field is populated with the User ID of the dispensing user that executed the dispensing operation).
The target sub-batch inherits the information from the parent sub-batches, as shown in the table below.
Target sub-batch field | Inheritance rules |
|---|---|
Manufacturing date | Inherited from the parent sub-batches. In case the parent sub-batches have different manufacturing dates, the rule defined in the Manufacturing date calculation field in the item master is followed. |
Shelf life date, Best before date, Expiration date, Destroy by date | Inherited from the parent sub-batches. In case the parent sub-batches have different shelf life dates, the rules defined in the Other dates calculation field in the item master is followed. |
Use code | Inherited from the parent sub-batches. In case the parent sub-batches have different use codes, the rules defined in the Use code field in the item master is followed. |
Storage condition | Inherited from the parent sub-batches. In case the parent sub-batches have different storage conditions, the rules defined in the Storage condition field in the item master is followed. |
Cautionary statement | All values defined for the parent sub-batches in the Cautionary statement field are inherited. Duplicated values are allowed. |
Restriction | All values defined for the parent sub-batches in the Restriction form are inherited. In case of duplicated values, the value is inherited once. |
Restriction types | All values defined for the parent sub-batches in the Restriction types form are inherited. Duplicated values are allowed. |
Sub batch type | Inherited from the Sub batch type in the dispensing order line. If not specified, it is left blank. |
These feature enhancements are made available in Life Sciences release 2024-Q4.