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[Marc Heick]

Hello,

We are having issues with users selecting obsolete items when creating orders.  We are considering using the Blocked CheckBox on the Item page.  Are there any concerns to be aware of by using the Blocked check Box on the Item? 

Thank You,

Marc

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Marc Heick
RPI Industries
Medford NJ
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[Ian Ray]

Blocked does not create any problems I am aware of for items. You can still use warehouse functions, you just won’t be able to purchase/sell the items. If these are truly obsolete items, it is a good idea. I also tend to remove valid posting groups and add obvious, leading numbers indicating the item is not a regular inventory item (i.e. 99999) in the event that someone accidentally unchecks “blocked.”

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Ian Ray
Cypress Grove
Arcata CA
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[David Wiser]

This is one of the areas that I wish NAV would fix.  Both customers and vendors have levels of ‘blockage’ designed to prevent certain usage.  But not with items.  At a minimum, NAV should have a block level which prevents inbound transactions like purchases, but allows outbound transactions.  This would allow user to sell off existing inventory but prevent purchasing new inventory.

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Dave Wiser
Controller
Beckwith & Kuffel
Seattle WA
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[Ian Ray]

Agreed, David. I also would like a setting to allow sales quotes for blocked customers.

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Ian Ray
Cypress Grove
Arcata CA
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[Marc Heick]

Ian,

Thank you for the information. It is appreciated!!

Cheers,
Marc

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Marc Heick
RPI Industries
Medford NJ
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