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In previous post entitled SAP Transactions with Syncade in Life Sciences – Overview the basics behind the SAP to Syncade interface and transaction was provided. This post provides more detail on the general requirements associated with the Quality Status Verification transaction used to confirm material in SAP from Syncade.  This is typically at point of use such as in weigh and dispense or consumption operations.

The SAP system is typically the primary owner of quality status of inventory batches although it can also be maintained in Syncade and synchronized with SAP.  The QA group generally updates SAP with this information on an as needed basis.  Prior to dispensing for weigh and dispense items and prior to consumption for area dispensed items (consumables) the interface will query SAP regarding available inventory. Changes in QC status in Syncade are not updated as they are changed in SAP but rather are updated at the time the material is selected for use.  If there is sufficient unblocked inventory in the staging/manufacturing area as defined in SAP, the transaction will be allowed to proceed.  In the event that there is insufficient unblocked inventory to complete the Syncade transaction, an error message will be returned to the operator.

When checking status in SAP the following rules may apply depending on the established business logic and the actual requirements:

• If the interface with SAP in unresponsive, (either the connection has been lost or is unacceptable slow to respond), the operator will have the option with supervisor approval of manually updating the QC status in Syncade and proceeding with the activity.  A previous post entitled Material Status Decision Flowchart – Integration of Syncade with SAP provided an in-depth look at the mechanics behind this transaction.
• Because SAP relies on the concept of available inventory to manage QC status of inventory, it will be required to periodically monitor the synchronization of the inventory in SAP and Syncade in the staging/manufacturing area and reconcile differences as required.
• The unblocked inventory check can be configured with an allowed variance to address minor differences in inventory synchronization between SAP and Syncade.

The following links provide further information on Syncade to SAP transactions.

SAP Transactions with Syncade in Life Sciences – Overview

SAP Transactions with Syncade in Life Sciences – Material Master Downloads and Updates

SAP Transactions with Syncade in Life Sciences – Production Order Download

SAP Transactions with Syncade in Life Sciences – Transfer Order Download

SAP Transactions with Syncade in Life Sciences – Goods Issue

SAP Transactions with Syncade in Life Sciences – Miscellaneous Goods Issue

SAP Transactions with Syncade in Life Sciences – Goods Receipt