Lot Size Calculation

The Lot Size Calculation function is used for price comparison of multiple lot sizes.

To run lot size calculations

1. Choose the icon, enter Calculations, and then choose the related link.
2. Open an existing calculation or create a new calculation.
3. Choose the Lot Size Calculation action.
4. In the Lot Size field, enter the various lot sizes to compare.
5. To run the price comparison, choose the Show action, and then choose the Yes button in the message to copy the information from the calculation.
   The Lot Size Calculation Matrix page opens, displaying the calculation lines based on the different lot sizes.
6. On the General FastTab, select how to view the column names. The options are:
   • Lot Size – Lot Size specified in the Lot Size Calculation Lines page
   • Description – Description from the Lot Size Calculation Lines page
   • Calculation No. – Calculation No. automatically assigned to each lot size
7. The value in the Number of decimal places field defaults from the Unit-Amount Decimal Places (LCY) field in the General Ledger Setup page but can be changed as needed.
8. Close the Lot Size Calculation Matrix page and note that the following values were transferred to the Lot Size Calculation Lines page:
   • net cost calculation line for each lot transfers to the Standard Cost field
   • net price calculation line for each lot transfers to the Unit Price field

Calculated lines can be deleted as needed; the related calculation is also deleted.

The lot size calculation can be transferred to the item by selecting the line and then choosing the Transfer Value action. The Transfer Calculation Value page opens, displaying the value to transfer; choose the OK button to complete the transfer process. For more information, see Transfer Value.

See Also

Calculation Card

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