Attaché can track stock in multiple locations by adding a 'Location code' prefix to the product code. So, for any product or service, there is one Masterfile per location.
Bin locations should be used for aisle numbers and areas on racks/shelves, etc. For example, a code such as: 1.2.15, may mean row 1, shelf 2, section 15.
Set up multiple locations
Enable Multiple Locations at Setups, Products, Options, Product Options by ticking the Multi-location option. Accept (F9) to save.
If you look at the Product Masterfile, you'll now see a Location Code before the Product Code.
Add locations at Setups, Products, Locations, Maintain.
Set up new products for your new location/s:
Start by opening the product you want to add in the existing Warehouse using Products, Masterfiles, Products, Maintain.
Then Cancel (F3) but leave the Maintain window open.
Enter a new product for the new location by selecting the new Location using Find (F2).
The product code that was selected to maintain in the first step should auto-populate. Note: many fields in the maintain window will have pre-populated for the new location-based product, eg: Purchase Unit, Purchase Conversion, Barcodes, Cost, etc. This will make it quicker and easier to set up the new codes with all the correct details.
Existing stock can be transferred between locations using Products, Transactions, Transfers. Transfer Stock allows single stock transfers whereas Multiple Stock Transfer - Create allows many stock items to be transferred at one time.
A location code can be added to all current products, or their location code can be left blank. Note:
If a location code is to be added to existing products use Tools, Company, Change Masterfile Codes, Change Product Location.
It is very important to allow enough time to do this as processing these changes could take quite some time.
It is also critical to take an Archive of your data using File, Archive Current Company because this change is a bulk update. that affects many files. If something goes wrong, such as a power outage, server issue, etc., this process could corrupt data if it has not completed.
Check screens for Sales Invoices, Customer Orders, Supplier Invoices, Purchase Orders, etc. to ensure that the location field has been added on all screens as locations will need to be selected when completing documents. Use the Screen Designer in the following areas:
Setups, Customers, Screen Designer and then the required document, etc.
Setups, Suppliers, Screen Designer and again the required document, etc.