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1.14 How do I check the Run Log during the Stock Count Process?

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It is critical to check to the Run Log throughout the Stock Count Process.

Steps in the screenshots correspond to the numbers in the headings.

The Run Log keeps track of certain processes in the system.

1. From the Main Menu, click File > Run Log.

2. The easiest way to search the Run Log is to expand the red chevron and enter the Run Log Type from the drop-down arrow.

3. If you have access to multiple sites, enter your ID in the Created By field.

4. Click the ID tab and enter the Run Log number in the Foreign Key Num1 field.

5. The first time you need to check the Run Log is after the Stock Count Run.

  • The screenshots above show the fields for searching.
  • The screenshot below shows the search criteria returned.

6. Confirm the Run Log number in the Foreign Key Num1.

7. Note the number of records processed.

  • You will want to ensure that the the same amount of records POST to the Cycle Count.

8. Make sure that the Run Status is Complete and not "In Progress".

If it shows "In Progress",  hit F5 until the status updates to Complete and the final number populates.

9. Check the Run Status Description to ensure there are no errors, exceptions, etc.

A "blank" description is a positive sign.

10. After entering the count and pressing the Variance button, check the Run Log again.

10.1. Run Type = Stock Count Variance.

10.2. Number of Records Processed = the Original Number Processed on the Stock Count Run.

10.3. Run Status = Complete.

10.4. Run Status Description = Blank (No Errors).

If you find a variance, go back and recount.  Press the Variance button again, and check the Run Log a second time.

11. After running all your reports and once you're satisfied with your count, you will check the Run Log one more time when you Post the Cycle Count.

  • It is critical that you check the Run Log after the Cycle Count Post.
  • If there are errors or exceptions listed in the description, this will cause problems in a future Cycle Count.

12. Run Type = Stock Count Post.

13. Number of Records Processed = the Original Number Processed on the Stock Count Run.

14. Run Status = Complete.

15. Run Status Description = Blank (No Errors).

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