Auto Batch Management Add-On Solution
Automated Batch Numbering for Material and Production Receipts in SAP Business One
Purpose
Clockwork’s Auto Batch Management Add-on automates the batch number generation process during GRPO (Goods Receipt PO) and production receipt transactions in SAP Business One. It ensures consistency, accuracy, and traceability in batch numbering by following a predefined structure – such as DDMMYYYY-HHMMSS-SeriesNo-USERCODE eliminating manual errors and speeding up the transaction process.
Business Challenges the Auto Batch Management Add-on Addresses
Manual batch number creation can lead to inconsistent formats, missing traceability, and increased effort in quality control or recall scenarios. Businesses often face issues such as:
- Human error during batch number entry
- Lack of standardization across items and users
- Difficulty in backtracking batches for quality or audit purposes
- Time loss during high-volume material receipts and production
- Inconsistent or duplicate batch numbers
- Delayed transactions due to manual input
- No linkage of batch to user/time/item metadata
- Inefficiencies in traceability and batch audits
Solution that the Auto Batch Management Add-On offers
- Automatic generation of batch numbers upon GRPO or production receipt posting
- Predefined logic format (e.g., DDMMYYYY-HHMMSS-SeriesNo-USERCODE)
- Flexibility to customize the structure as per business need
- Option to auto-assign batches to quantities without user intervention
- Supports multi-user environments with traceable user tagging
Outcome / Business Benefits of Auto Batch Management Add-On
- Consistent, error-free batch numbers across transactions
- Enhanced traceability for audits, recalls, and quality checks
- Faster transaction processing during high-volume operations
- Improved compliance with industry and regulatory standards
- Zero manual input with full automation of batch logic
