Non-Serialized Item – Serial = N

If an N is entered in the Serial flag for a Catalog item, the system treats the item as not serialized, and it does not prompt for or require serial number input for the item during any transaction processing.

Non serialized items may be purchased, received into inventory, sold, used in production, and processed using other programs in the system, and they can be set up as Stock (tracking) or Non-stock (non-tracking items).

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Revisions prior to 278C