INV Physical Inventory Tag Count Upload
Description:
INV Physical Inventory Tag Count Upload ================================= This upload enables the user to upload counts against the Physical Inventory Tags defined against the specified Physical Inventory.
The upload supports
- the update of counts against existing Tags
- the generation of new tags. to generate a new tag leave the tag number blank. This will be automatically generated when the tag is created
For clients on R12.2 or later
- the upload will support the voiding/unvoiding of existing tags as well
Parameters
Upload Mode, Organization Code, Physical Inventory, Counted By, Subinventory, Category Set, Category From, Category To, Item, Item From, Item To, Item Type, Locator, Locator From, Locator To, Tag Number From, Tag Number To, Void Status
Used tables
mtl_physical_subinventories, gl_code_combinations_kfv, per_all_people_f, mtl_physical_inventories_v, mtl_physical_inventory_tags, mtl_physical_adjustments, mtl_parameters, mtl_item_locations_kfv, mtl_system_items_vl, mtl_item_categories, mtl_categories_kfv, mpit_qry
Categories
Related reports
GL Account Analysis (Distributions)
Dependencies
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Example Report
Report SQL
www.enginatics.com/reports/inv-physical-inventory-tag-count-upload/
Blitz Report™ import options
INV_Physical_Inventory_Tag_Count_Upload.xml
INV Physical Inventory Tag Count Upload - Case Study & Technical Analysis
Executive Summary
The INV Physical Inventory Tag Count Upload is a productivity tool that replaces manual data entry. In a typical physical inventory, thousands of tags are written by hand and then manually keyed into Oracle. This tool allows the counts to be entered into Excel (or captured via scanners into Excel) and then uploaded in bulk.
Business Challenge
Manual data entry of tag counts is:
- Slow: Typing thousands of numbers takes days.
- Error-Prone: Typographical errors (e.g., entering 100 instead of 10) lead to false variances.
- Resource Intensive: Requires a team of data entry clerks during the critical count weekend.
Solution
The INV Physical Inventory Tag Count Upload streamlines the process. Counters can record data electronically, or data entry clerks can type into a spreadsheet (which is faster than the Oracle Forms UI). The sheet is then uploaded directly to the database.
Key Features:
- Bulk Entry: Upload thousands of counts in seconds.
- Validation: Checks for valid Item, Subinventory, Locator, and Lot numbers during upload.
- New Tag Creation: Can create “Dynamic Tags” for items found in locations where they weren’t expected.
- Void/Unvoid: Supports voiding tags that were not used.
Technical Architecture
The tool uses an API or interface table approach to insert data into the physical inventory tag tables.
Key Tables and Views
MTL_PHYSICAL_INVENTORY_TAGS: The table where the counts are stored.MTL_PHYSICAL_INVENTORIES: The parent inventory record.MTL_SYSTEM_ITEMS_VL: Item validation.MTL_ITEM_LOCATIONS_KFV: Locator validation.
Core Logic
- Data Parsing: Reads the Excel rows containing Tag Number, Quantity, and Attributes.
- Validation: Verifies that the tag belongs to the specified physical inventory.
- Update/Insert: Updates the count on existing tags or inserts new tags if they don’t exist (and dynamic tags are allowed).
Business Impact
- Speed: Reduces the “Data Entry” phase of the physical inventory from days to minutes.
- Accuracy: Eliminates transcription errors if data is captured via barcode scanners into Excel.
- Cost Savings: Reduces overtime costs for data entry staff.
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