Overview

Use this procedure to change expiration dates for lot and serial items or to add an expiration date for lot and serial items that don't have one.

Before You Begin

Before you can add expiration dates, you must:

• Enable the feature in Inventory Management Options. See Set up Expiration Date Tracking for Lot and Serial Items.
• Select the Track Lot/Serial Expiration Dates check box for applicable items on the Lot/Serial Expiration Settings window accessed through Item Maintenance.

To change or add expiration dates for lot or serial items

1. Select Inventory Management Utilities menu > Change Lot and Serial Expiration Dates.

2. Enter a date in the New Expiration Date field. For more information, see Change Lot and Serial Expiration Dates - Fields.

3. To apply the expiration date to lot and serial items only if they don't already have one, select the Apply Only to Tiers With No Expiration Dates check box.

   To change the existing expiration date to the one that you've entered, clear the check box.

4. Use the selections grid to specify which lot and items will be updated.
5. Click Proceed, and when asked if you want to view the Change Lot and Serial Expiration Date Report, click Yes.
6. Review the report to make sure everything is correct.
7. When asked if you want to apply the expiration date changes:
   • Click No if you need to make changes, and return to step 1.
   • Click Yes to apply the changes.

The new expiration date is applied to the selected lot or serial items.