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title: "Sub-batch type"
slug: "sub-batch-type"
description: "Manage sub-batches in procurement and manufacturing with customizable types, automatic assignments, and defined sample storage locations."
updated: 2026-06-25T10:24:09Z
published: 2026-06-25T10:24:09Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/sub-batch-type"
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# Sub-batch type

Sub-batches can be generated at different stages of the procurement and manufacturing process. To identify the purpose of a sub-batch (for example, sample, shipment, production, retail, etc.), authorized users can define a list of sub-batch types and assign a specific type to each sub-batch.

The list of sub-batch types can be configured in the **Sub batch types** form (**Inventory management > Setup > Sub batch > Sub batch types** or **Life Sciences Quality Control & Assurance > Setup > Sub batch > Sub batch types**).

The **Sub batch type** for each sub-batch can be:

- Automatically assigned based on the **Sub batch type** value selected in the [**Create sub-batch numbers**](/life-sciences/docs/sub-batch-generation) form upon registration and sub-batch generation in a purchase order or batch order/production order.
- Automatically assigned to target sub-batches created as an outcome of a [dispensing process](/life-sciences/docs/dispensing-process), based on the **Sub batch type** value specified in the dispensing order line.
- Manually entered or modified in the **Sub batches** form (**Inventory management > Inquiries and reports > Tracking dimensions > Sub batches**).

Users can define the **Adjust to zero** parameter for each sub batch type. This value is used when a dispensing order is created from a quality order to assign the default **Adjust to zero** status based on the type of sample (that is, **Sub batch** type) that needs to be prepared.

When the Sub batch type is used to identify samples, users can also define the default storage locations for sample sub batches, including **Site**, **Warehouse**, **Location**, and **License plate** (if applicable), when [automatic transfer of received or produced samples](/life-sciences/docs/automatic-transfer-of-received-produced-samples) is needed.

## Related

- [Sub batch generation](/sub-batch-generation.md)
- [Dispensing process](/dispensing-process.md)
- [Automatic transfer of received/produced samples](/automatic-transfer-of-received-produced-samples.md)