How to set up Batches
Step by step guide to setting up batches in Xentral
What are Batches?
Batch management enables product traceability and is particularly important in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Setting Up Batches
Activate batches in Xentral
First, navigate to batch management in the Xentral system settings.
New Report
Create a new Report and name it: Procuros: Gelieferte Chargeninformationen
New Variable
Create a new variable with the following values:
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the variable name must be LIEFERSCHEINID
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the ‘default value’ must be an ID from a delivery note that contains batches:
- to find this ID, go to a delivery note that contains batches that already exist in your system
- open this delivery note
- copy the ID from the URL and enter it in the Default value field
Copy&Paste the SQL-Code
Copy the following SQL-Code-Snippet and paste it into the SQL Field. Click the play-Button afterwards.
Generate columns
Click on “generate columns”
API Access
Go over to the “Transfer”-Tab and set the following API Access settings:
Send ID to Procuros
Open the report and you will find the ID in the URL (e.g. …&id=170). This number must be sent to Procuros. If you are not sure which number to use, simply send us the entire link. Send an e-mail to [email protected] - we will then store this ID in our system.
Managing Best-Before Dates
Closely connected to batch management is the management of best-before dates:
Activate BBD management
Activate the management of best-before dates in the article settings
Set the Dates
Navigate to Best Before + Batch and enter the number of items, the corresponding best-before date and the desired storage location of the item.
The correct management of batches and best-before dates is particularly important for companies subject to legal traceability obligations.