New Features and Enhancements

The following are the new features and enhancements for mInventory.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2109

Table 1. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2109
Reference No. Description
SSS-20346

Release Blocked Stock using Purchase Order

You can acess to RLM modules from the Material Document posted success screen.

For information, see Release Blocked Stock using Purchase Order

SSS-17614

Pick/UnPick items from warehouse for outbound delivery

While unpicking the items, the Delivery quantity field appears as a label field.

For information, see Pick/UnPick items from warehouse for outbound delivery

SSS-17131

Confirm Transfer Order (Android)

You can select all the line items at once using Apply all functionality.

For information, see Confirm Transfer Order

SSS-17129

Pack/UnPack items from warehouse for outbound delivery and Pack/Unpack items to EWM for inbound delivery modules (Android)

The Auto Pack button is removed.

For information, see Pack/UnPack items from warehouse for outbound delivery and Pack/Unpack items to EWM for inbound delivery

SSS-16671

Reprint material documents and labels on the go (iOS)

You can select all or deselect all line items in the Print On Demad module.

For information, see Reprint material documents and labels on the go

SSS-15968

Move Loading Area containers to shipment (o3o_PACK05) (iOS)

You can select all or deselect all containers in the Container screen.

For information, see Move Loading Area containers to shipment (o3o_PACK05)

MIM-24253

Kitting and Staging Solutions (iOS, Android)

  • Kit and stage work order items, issue them to technicians, and help them complete maintenance work in time.
  • Get visibility into non-stock items that are not available for the work order completion.
  • Place purchase order for non-stock items and source them in time.
  • Prevent creation of multiple pick requests for a work by using work order as a single source to track goods movement.
  • Stop copy paste of items from SAP to Excel spreadsheets and other rework.
  • Help business partners in better accountability and planning of inventory.

For information, see Kitting and Staging Materials (Kitting)

MIM-19369

Integrate new login changes (iOS, Android)

Enhanced user login and onboarding process for improved access to the application.

For information, see Get Started with the mInventory Application

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2106

Table 2. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2106
Reference No. Description
MIM-16555

Record movement of Shipment in Remote Logistics Management (iOS)

  • Ability to receive multiple deliveries and containers at a time in a single Shipment or receive individual deliveries and containers selectively.
  • Ability to record the shipment details in RLM module at onshore or offshore platform and post the document.

For information, see Record Movement of Shipment in RLM

MIM-24447

Scan existing barcode label to generate new label (iOS)

Option to scan the existing barcode label to generate the new label for any configurable fields. When the existing barcode label is scanned, the data in the fields are automatically populated in the app to generate another barcode label.

For information, see Generate and Print Barcode Labels

MIM-17070

Create Outbound Delivery without Reference Document (iOS)

Ability to create ad-hoc Outbound Deliveries without a Reference Document.

For information, see Create Outbound Delivery without Reference Document

MIM-24573 Standardized the Combo Scan button (iOS)

The Combo Scan button is now standardized to keep the consistency across the modules.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2103

Table 3. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2103
Reference No. Description
MIM-23408

Print from Loading and Create Shipment modules (iOS)

Print and email the shipment document from Loading and Create Shipment modules once the shipment is created.

For information, see Update Loading and Shipment status

MIM-23422

Printing of pick list from the Picking module (iOS)

Generate and print or email the picklist document using Picking module once the picking is confirmed.

For information, see Pick items from warehouse for outbound delivery

MIM-23431 / MIM-24263

Generate GS1 barcode labels (iOS)

Generate and print GS1 barcode labels using Label Printing module and scan GS1 barcode labels using Goods Receiving module for all the reference documents.

For information, seeGenerate and Print Barcode Labels

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2009

Table 4. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2009
Reference No. Description
MIM-18986 / MIM-18997 / MIM-21061 / MIM-21817 / MIM-21821 / MIM-22873 Process EWM outbound transactions, Cycle counting, Pack/Unpack from mobile (iOS)

Using the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, you can:

MIM-21835 Inspection Lot numbers for QM activated materials (iOS)

You can now generate Lot numbers for QM activated materials for Goods Receiving against purchase orders.

Record Movement of Goods into Warehouse using Purchase Order
MIM-21838 Delivery update and PGI (iOS)

Update delivery, post goods issue or block delivery You can update the delivery and issue and block goods using the Delivery Update module.

MIM-23104 Label printing on landscape mode (iOS)

Generate and Print Barcode Labels You can print barcode labels in landscape mode.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2006

Table 5. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2006
Reference No. Description
MIM-11241 / MIM-16866 / MIM-18029 Process EWM inbound transactions from mobile (iOS)

mInventory application now supports the inbound warehouse transactions and putaway using the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. From this module, you can:

MIM-18995 Scan barcode and post transactions without manual clicks (iOS, Android)

You can now post transactions like Goods Receipt or TO Confirmation with a single barcode scan (Fast Scan). This helps you reduce transaction processing time significantly. For example, when you scan a Transfer Order Number, the app navigates to the line item screen, confirms the order, and takes you to the search screen to scan the next barcode.

Filter records by scanning multiple barcodes (Multi Scan). This simplifies your search for records with a single trigger on the scanner. For example, you would want to filter purchase orders related to the Plant 1000 and 3000. Scan the barcodes in the Plant field and tap Search. List of purchase orders for the Plants are displayed.

Note:
  • To use the Fast Scan feature, configure and enable the Screen Flow string in RACE.
  • To use Multi Scan feature, configure the search field as Multi Scan Field (MSF) in RACE.
MIM-15583 Choose field values from your previous entries (iOS)

App now stores the recent values that you entered for the field and shows you suggestions the next time you start entering a value. This eliminates the need to enter the complete value like ID/number.

MIM-12192 Configure Font size as per your convenience (iOS, Android)

Configure the font size of the text in the application. This allows you to select a pre-defined font size for text (within user profile) that improves the readability.

MIM-13931 Receive goods using Production Orders (iOS, Android)

When you receive goods from the production area into warehouse, you can update the order and post the Goods Receipt from the Goods Receiving – Production Orders module.

MIM-14011 Design and print custom labels using Label Printing module (iOS, Android)

You can now configure extensions for the Label Printing screens using RACE and print barcode labels for fields of your choice. For example, you can configure Material Label screen, barcode layout for the labels and extension fields like Plant and Material Number.

MIM-15833 User-specific peripheral settings (iOS, Android)

Configure the default peripheral devices like scanner and printer that you use every day at work. App now retains the settings though you unregister from the device. Your settings are stored in custom SAP table. This helps to continue your work on the shared devices.

MIM-19879 Batch split deliveries and pick items (iOS, Android)

You can now pick items for outbound delivery from multiple batches and post the line items in IM Picking sub-module of the Inbound & Outbound Processes module.

MIM-19861/

MIM-20228

iOS—You can now confirm/post transactions with more than 20 line items. This is applicable for the following modules:
  • Goods Receiving – Purchase Order
  • New Cycle Counting (Inventory and Warehouse)
  • TO Confirmation
  • Picking
MIM-20096 Return Delivery for subcontracting PO (iOS)

You can now post return delivery for subcontracting purchase order (PO) line items using the Goods Receiving –Return Delivery module.

MIM-21045/ MIM-18229 iOS, Android—You can now select the Transport Planning Point and the Shipment Type from the drop-down values in the Create Shipment module. Drop down values are shown as configured in SAP. Also, search screen for the Forwarding Agent field is revamped.
MIM-17060 iOS—You can now enable or disable the Quantity field in the Handling Unit Cycle Counting module using RACE.
MIM-19816 Optional EULA and Unregister (iOS, Android)

You can now enable or disable the EULA screen and Unregister option using SMP. This improves onboard user experience with reduced steps.

MIM-19815 Combo Scan in custom module (iOS)

You can now scan the barcode and automatically go to the record or screen you want to work in the custom module configured using RACE.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2003

Table 6. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2003
Reference No. Description
MIM-10404 Use RFID tags to track Inbound Warehouse transactions (iOS)

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.
Note: This feature is applicable only for Goods Receiving module.
MIM-17474 Scan characters or barcodes at one go (iOS, Android)

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.

MIM-11235 Recount stock and post updated count to SAP (iOS, Android, UI5)

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.

MIM-15111 Capture and attach images or add documents when counting items (iOS, Android)

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.

MIM-13278 Print labels and documents without mobile printers (iOS, Android)

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.

Note: This feature is not applicable for Goods Receiving – Others and Material Document sub-modules.
MIM-8632 Scan handling units and Putaway to Storage Bin (iOS, Android)

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.

MIM-13000 Search for uncounted items made easier (iOS, Android, UI5)

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.

MIM-12235 / MIM-17380 Print labels and documents on the go for delivery handling units (iOS, Android)

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.

MIM-11216 Post change notice for Warehouse-managed stock transfers (iOS, Android)

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
MIM-13548 Connect / disconnect to the network from app and continue with your transactions (iOS, Android)

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.

MIM-15325 Receive and confirm subcontracted PO items from mobile (iOS, Android, UI5)

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).

Note: This feature is applicable for Purchase Order and Release Blocked Stock sub-modules of Goods Receiving module.
MIM-17475 iOS—On the OCR screen, app now scans the characters only if you tap on the Capture icon.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.4.0

Table 7. New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.4.0
Reference No. Description
MIM-11404 Cognex MX-100 compatibility (iOS)

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

MIM-11324 Putaway line item to multiple bins (iOS, Android)

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

MIM-11107 Scan multiple Handling Units for line item (Android)

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

MIM-14475 Confirm Transfer Order using Handling Unit

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

MIM-10346 Handling Unit transfer from Bin to Bin

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

MIM-11994 Scan characters or barcodes at one go (Android)

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

MIM-15554 / MIM-15555 Cognex MX-1000 and MX-1502 compatibility (Android)

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

MIM-13220 Create shipment (waybill) and assign deliveries

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

MIM-11130 You can check material (stock) in plant and storage location using the Storage Bin. For this, you must configure and enable Storage Bin search field in RACE.
MIM-11200 You can enter search criteria values in lower case letters for fields like Unit of Measure, Plant and Batch in all the modules.
MIM-15970 Secured HTTPs communication is enabled, and compatible with iOS and Android devices.
MIM-14916 iOS—App selects the container when you scan the container number to unpack in the RLM PACK03 module.
MIM-15836 iOS, Android—App shows the count of line items that are selected when you scan a barcode or manually select the line item in Picking and TO Confirmation screen of Inbound/Outbound Processes module.
MIM-15837 Audio for alert messages

Users can configure audio for alert messages in the Picking module.

MIM-15839 Users can view complete text in Warehouse Instructions field by tapping the expand icon next to the field, in the Picking screen of Inbound & Outbound Processes module.
MIM-15840 iOS—After confirmation of a Transfer Order, the app navigates to a search screen where you can scan the barcode of another TO number.
MIM-15841 App does not prompt you to confirm the posting after you tap Confirm on the TO Confirmation screen.
MIM-15245 / MIM-17112 Pick items from Inventory

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.

MIM-17112 Batch split for IM Picking (iOS, Android)

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

New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.3.0

Table 8. New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.3.0
Reference No. Description
MIM-9327 Enhanced Warehouse Cycle Counting and Adjustments module iOS, Android—Warehouse Cycle Counting and Adjustments module is enhanced with new user experience. You can now record the item count with simple and easy navigation.
MIM-10527 iOS—You can configure Active Input drop-down (AID) fields in Label printing module using RACE. For example, if you configure Release Order as AID field, the dependent fields such as Consignee details are auto populated once you enter the RO number.
MIM-11198 / MIM-12241 Material Document Display (All Platforms)

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

MIM-11994 Scan characters or barcodes at one go (iOS, Android)

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

MIM-12343 / MIM-13933 Serialization in Transfer Posting module (iOS)

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. checkbox, the application assigns serial number for the material.

MIM-12744 Simplified Batch Split interface (All Platforms) You can split the item quantity into multiple batches in the Goods Receiving – Purchase Order and Outbound Delivery modules.
MIM-13124 iOS, Android—App now shows the name of the system you are connected to. Tap the User Profile icon on the home screen to view the details.
MIM-13125 / MIM-13936 User profile (iOS, Android)

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

MIM-14081 UI Field Type for Hyperlinks (All Platforms)

You can 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.

MIM-15322 Print labels after TO Confirmation (iOS, Android)

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

MIM-15323

Shelf Life Management (All Platforms)

Shelf Life Expiration Date (SLED) is calculated for batch managed materials based on Date of Manufacture, if the shelf life is maintained in SAP Material Master. This feature is applicable for the Goods Receiving – Purchase Order, Release GR Blocked Stock, Goods Receiving - Material Document Cancellation and Return Delivery and Goods Issue modules. (Movement types: 101, 102, 105, 109, 122 and 222)
MIM-15408 Unpack containers in o3o_PACK02 (iOS, Android)

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

MIM-15409 Unpack deliveries in o3o_PACK04 iOS, Android

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

New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.2.0

Table 9. New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.2.0
Reference No. Description
MIM-8635

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. checkbox, the application assigns serial number for the material.

MIM-8817 SAP S/4 HANA Compatibility

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

MIM-9326 Enhanced Inventory Cycle Counting and Adjustments module (iOS, Android)

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

MIM-10408 Special Stock—Valuated Project Stock (VPS) (UI5)

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

MIM-10908 Combo Scan—Scan barcode and automatically navigate to transaction screen (iOS, Android)

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

MIM-11022 iPhoneX Compatibility mInventory is compatible with iPhoneX.
MIM-11325 Label Printing Layout enhancement (iOS, Android)

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.
MIM-11944 iOS, Android—Login screen of mInventory has been enhanced with new user experience. You can now:
  • Reset your username/password.
  • Check the network speed using the More options icon.
  • View build number, framework and release version by tapping on the mInventory logo on Login Screen.
MIM-12149 iOS, Android—In the Cycle Counting module, when you tap Count for a line item, the cursor is placed in the Quantity field by default.
MIM-12236 iOS, Android—In the Transfer Order Confirmation sub-module of Inbound & Outbound Processes module, you con do a combo scan the same barcode multiple times to update the Confirm Quantity value. For example, if you scan the barcode with quantity value as 100 and then scan the same barcode, the Confirm Quantity value is updated as 200. This is a RACE configurable feature.
MIM-12242 / MIM-11927 Continuous Scan—Scan fields in an order without tapping on field (iOS, Android)

Scan the barcode using a 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.

MIM-12412 In the Cycle Counting module, if you enter the count that does not match with the stock quantity in SAP, the "Counts do not match" pop-up message appears.
MIM-12431 Batch management indicator is populated for batch managed items in Goods Receiving and Goods Issue modules.
MIM-12600 Reverse Picking

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.

MIM-12736 Branding update

The mInventory application icon is redesigned with a 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.

MIM-13246 Combo Bind—Scan individual fields and filter records (iOS, Android)

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.

MIM-13004 iOS, Android—In the Cycle Counting module, record the physical inventory count at multiple locations and add the Quantity multiple times. The application appends the new quantity to the existing quantity.