3.4. Mass Replace Component Item

3.4. Mass Replace Component Item
	3. Bill of Materials

3.4. Mass Replace Component Item

The mass replace component item feature will save you time whenever you need to replace components that are used in multiple bills of materials (BOMs). To perform a mass replacement of a component item, go to Products > Bill of Materials > Mass Replace. The following screen will appear:

Mass Replace Component Item

When performing a mass replacement of a component item, you are presented with the following options:

Item Number (Original Item): Enter the item number of the component item you want to replace.
UOM (Original Item): Displays inventory unit of measure (UOM) automatically when item number is entered into Item Number field. The item description will also appear.
Item Number (Replacement Item): Enter the item number of the replacement item.
UOM (Original Item): Displays inventory UOM automatically when item number is entered into Item Number field. The item description will also appear.
Effective: Specify the effective date for the replacement
ECN #: Enter the engineering change notice number—if applicable—for the specified component item.

The following buttons are unique to this screen:

REPLACE: Executes the replace command. Every occurrence of the original item in a BOM will be replaced by the replacement item. The expiration and effective dates for the newly-created and replaced BOMs items will be set to the indicated effective date.


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3.4. Mass Replace Component Item