For some items you might want to set up specific expiration dates and rules in the item tracking code. This functionality allows you to keep track of when specific serial numbers and lot numbers expire.

To set up expiration rules for serial or lot numbers

  1. In the Search box, enter Item Tracking Codes, and then choose the related link.

  2. Select an existing item tracking code, and then, on the Home tab, in the Manage group, choose Edit.

  3. On the Misc. FastTab, select the following check boxes.

    Field Description

    Strict Expiration Posting

    Specifies that an expiration date assigned to the item tracking number as it entered inventory must be respected when it exits inventory.

    Man. Expir. Date Entry Reqd.

    Specifies that you must manually enter an expiration date on the item tracking line.

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