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About this task

Based on the demand, if the system determines more than one pick process for a UOM, the pick processes are evaluated in the following order:

Procedure

  1. If the determines that the item pick process should be used, it:
    1. Determines PLA from the UOM specified in the Pick Process Determination rules.
    2. Processes all UOM conditions defined starting from the largest UOM (UOM that corresponds to the highest quantity).
    3. Performs PLA for the demand.
    4. Continues to process until the demand is completely satisfied or all UOM conditions are exhausted.
  2. If the determines that the order pick or batch pick process should be used, it:
    1. Determines PLA from the UOM specified in the:
      • Pick Process Determination rules (applicable only for the order pick process)
      • UOM Condition
    2. Performs PLA for the demand.

Results

If a demand is not fulfilled by a pick process, it is carried forward to either the next pick process defined for that UOM. Otherwise, the demand is carried forward to the pick process defined for the next highest UOM.

The PLA algorithm checks for inventory availability in zones that are configured for picking.