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Automatically create and assign customized batch number format in production order

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Posted on by jshl 30

I am new to dynamics 365 and I am having trouble where to start the customization of the following requirements:

  • Custom format of batch number, "Prefix" + start date of production + number sequence ex. (ABC-06222021-0001). The prefix is from an additional field added to InventNumGroup table.
  • Generate the custom batch number when production status is set to release. 

I have already added the additional field to the table but I don't know how to append it. I was able to generate the start date+number sequence (06222021-0001) as a batch number, however it was generated before the release status of the order.

How can I add the "Prefix" and generate the custom batch number after the release status? 

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  • huijij Profile Picture
    huijij 19,811 on at
    RE: Automatically create and assign customized batch number format in production order

    Hi Joshua,

    Did you try virtual field to add the "Prefix" and generate the custom batch number?

    regards

  • jshl Profile Picture
    jshl 30 on at
    RE: Automatically create and assign customized batch number format in production order

    Thank you for your reply.

    No. I just created a new string field in the InventNumGroup table. I'm new to D365 sorry for a noob question but what does a virtual field do and how can I use this to achieve the requirement?

  • huijij Profile Picture
    huijij 19,811 on at
    RE: Automatically create and assign customized batch number format in production order

    Hi jshl,

    You can also use Display method for table extension:

    community.dynamics.com/.../display-method-for-table-extension-d365fo

    Or with virtual-field just check:

    docs.microsoft.com/.../data-entity-computed-columns-virtual-fields

    regards

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