Materials Management Data Conversion

It is important to complete the Materials Management Data Conversion in the proper steps.

  1. Complete Materials Management Installation. Also install Accounts Receivable and Order Processing, if not already installed.
  2. Enter data format information using Scale Data Format Maintenance.
  3. Preview the data formats and check for accuracy.
  4. Enter warehouses using Inventory Control Warehouse File Maintenance or Price Update.
  5. Enter plant/pit file information using Plant/Pit File Maintenance.
  6. Preview the plant/pit information and review for accuracy.
  7. Enter warehouse / G/L department codes using Warehouse GL Department Maintenance.
  8. Preview the warehouse G/L department information and check for accuracy.
  9. Enter hauler information, if applicable, using Hauler File Maintenance.
  10. Preview the truck information and review for accuracy.
  11. Enter truck information, if applicable, using Truck File Maintenance.
  12. Preview the hauler information and check for accuracy.
  13. Enter freight adjustment information, if applicable, using Freight Adjustment File Maintenance.
  14. Preview the freight adjustment information and check for accuracy.
  15. Enter item translations, if applicable, using Item Code Translation File Maintenance.
  16. Preview the item code translation file information and check for accuracy.
  17. Enter job/company information, if applicable, using Job / Company File Maintenance.
  18. Preview the job/company file information and check for accuracy.
  19. Enter area codes for job tickets, if applicable, using Inventory Control Area Code File Maintenance.
  20. Preview the area code information and check for accuracy.
  21. Enter jobs with special set up requirements, if applicable, using Job Contract File Maintenance.
  22. Preview the Job Contract information and check for accuracy.
  23. Enter customers with special set up requirements, if applicable, using Customer Material Contract Maintenance.
    Note: If using cost centers, click the Setup button and complete the associated Cost Center Setup screen. The Cost Center setup is Optional for all cost centers. A confirmation window displays prior to updating your changes.
  24. Preview the Customer Contract information and check for accuracy.
  25. Set the processing dates to the new period for Materials Management using Processing Date Change.