New Features and Enhancements

Scan and print Radio-frequency identification (RFID) barcode labels using the mobile application to track your Warehouse inbound transactions. mInventory now supports Zebra RFD8500 Handheld RFID/1D/2D SLED scanner and ZQ520 RFID printer which enables you to:

• Scan serial numbers of the incoming goods in Warehouse.
• Print labels with RFID tags.

Scan barcodes or read characters with a single tap on the Scan field configured using RACE. On the OCR or scan screen, you must tap the Capture icon to initiate the scan.

When there is a variation in count for the line item that is already posted like incorrect count or mismatch with system quantity, you can Recount the line item and post the updated count to SAP.

Now, you can capture and attach images or add documents to the inventory record when counting items in Warehouse. This helps you to retrieve the attachments for future reference.

You can now choose desktop printers like SATO configured in SAP to print labels and documents for all your mobile transactions. This eliminates the need to carry mobile printer with you when moving around the warehouse.

Eliminate manual transfer of HUs to Storage Bins in SAP when you receive goods at Warehouse. Use the Handling Unit Putaway feature which enables you to scan and Putaway multiple HUs with a single tap.

Search for line items that are yet to be counted is now easy with the revamped Inventory Cycle Counting module where the Counted and Uncounted items are shown on separate tabs. This helps you start off with item counting as soon as you login.

When you receive goods at Warehouse for cross dock deliveries, you print the documents and labels for handling units (HUs) using manual transactions. From now, you can print the HU documents and labels using the Print on Demand module on mobile.

Now, app creates Posting Change Notice (PCN) along with material document when you move stock quantities in Warehouse-managed storage locations using movement types in Transfer Posting – Others module. PCN is used to create Transfer Order. Following are few movement types used for transfer postings:

• 321 – Change stock status from Quality Inspection to Unrestricted
• 322 – Change stock status from Unrestricted to Quality Inspection
• 343 – Change stock status from Blocked to Unrestricted
• 344 – Change stock status from Unrestricted to Blocked
• 349 – Change stock status from Blocked to Quality Inspection
• 350 – Change stock status from Quality Inspection to Blocked

Switch the app to Offline when the network connection is not stable and proceed with your transactions without any hassle. A grey-colored bar is shown on the top of all screens until you switch Online. When the network connection is restored, tap the Online button on User Profile screen to connect to the network and post your transactions to SAP.

You can now post goods receipt for subcontracting purchase order (PO) line items using Goods Receiving – Purchase Order module. For example, if you issue goods to a contractor to fabricate and deliver product X, you create a subcontracting PO. When the vendor delivers the finished product, you can post the goods receipt for the components (sub-line items).

Now, you can use Cognex MX-100 with mInventory app to scan the barcodes and capture data.

Putaway for the line item can be done to multiple bins, when the device is not connected to the network.

You can now scan multiple handling units per delivery, item/subitem in Transfer Postings - Bin to Bin, Putaway, and Cycle Counting modules.

You can now scan the handling unit of an inbound/outbound delivery and confirm the corresponding transfer order or a transfer order item using TO Confirmation module.

You can now transfer goods in a handling unit from one Bin to another within the Warehouse, using Transfer Postings – Handling Unit module.

You can now scan the barcode or characters and capture data with just a click on the OCR icon next to the field.

Now, you can use Cognex MX-1000 and MX-1502 mobile terminals with mInventory app, to scan the barcodes and capture data.

You can create a shipment and assign or unassign deliveries to the shipment using the new Create Shipment module.

You can now configure audio for alert messages in Picking module.

You can now pick items from the inventory to fulfil an outbound delivery order using the new IM Picking sub-module in Inbound & Outbound Processes module. For a batch managed material, you can select the batches that you want to pick.

When picking batch-managed material from the inventory, you can now select the batches that you want to pick and post partial quantity as well for the line item.

You can now view the material documents with the Posting Date using Material Document Display module.

You can now scan the barcode or characters and capture the data with just a click on the icon next to the field.

In the Transfer Posting Plant to Plant and SLOC to SLOC modules, for the Serial Number field, you can:

• Scan or enter multiple serial numbers for the Material in the delivery document.
• Continuously scan the serial numbers without manually placing the cursor in the next field.

The Enter Serial No. field is displayed only for serialized materials. If you select Automatically assign serial no. check box, the application assigns serial number for the material.

You can now view the user details such as profile photo and name using the User Profile icon on the home screen.

You can now configure fields to display web address in the field. When tapped on the URL, the web page opens in a browser and you can toggle between the app and webpage.

You can now print delivery/ handling unit labels after the Transfer Order is successfully posted.

Shelf Life Management (All Platforms)

You can now remove containers from the Shipment in Transfer Containers (PACK02) sub-module of RLM module.

You can now remove deliveries from the Shipment in Pack Deliveries (PACK04) sub-module of RLM module.

Serialization in Picking module (iOS)

In the Pick/UnPick sub-module of Inbound & Outbound Processes module, for the Serial Number field, you can:

• Scan or enter multiple serial numbers for the Material in the delivery document.
• Continuously scan the serial numbers without manually placing the cursor in the next field.

The Enter Serial No. field is displayed only for serialized materials. If you select Automatically assign serial no. check box, the application assigns serial number for the material.

mInventory is now compatible with S/4HANA 1610 business processes and corresponding user interface configurations.

Inventory Cycle Counting and Adjustments module has been enhanced with new user experience. You can now record the inventory count with simple and easy navigation.

You can now view Project Stock (PS) for batch and non-batch materials in Stock Overview module.

You can now scan the barcode to navigate to the transaction screen and select the corresponding record for processing. For example, if you scan a barcode with combination of Plant, Material, PO Number and LineNumber, the app takes you to the PO details screen and selects the line item.

In the Label Printing module, you can:

• View the barcode layout data in tabular format.
• Double tap on the barcode preview to view the label in full screen. You can also zoom-in and zoom-out.

• Reset your username/password.
• Check the network speed using More options icon.
• View build number, framework and release version by tapping on the mInventory logo on Login Screen.

Scan the barcode using peripheral device without tapping on the field. If there are a combination of scan and text fields on the screen, the application gives priority to Scan fields.

Cancel/revert the Picking operation for an Outbound Delivery or internal transfer. For example, if you picked incorrect items using an Outbound Delivery, you can either return the line item to the bin from where it is picked or route it to another location.

The mInventory application icon is redesigned with vibrant look and feel. Also, the Innovapptive logo is transformed with a new design. The new app icon can be viewed on your device and the Innovapptive logo can be viewed on the splash screen.

Scan a barcode with data for multiple fields and populate only the value applicable to the field from which the scan is initiated. For example, if you scan the barcode from the Material field then the app populates the Material value from the barcode string.