Managing Parts in Sub Facility

When users in a sub-facility add a part that exists in the master facility, most of the info will be filled in for them. If the part number they're trying to add doesn't exist in the master facility, they'll be taken into the parts list screen showing the master facility's part records. They must select the part to add from the master facility list.  The main fields will all be added automatically for them, including: description, part type, account code, VMRS code, unit of issue, and classification. Those fields cannot be changed in the sub facility. Other fields are also brought over from the master part including fit codes, vendors, cross-reference numbers, and prices. These fields can be changed in the sub-facility. When the sub-facilities run the End-of-Period Parts process at the end of each fiscal period, it will ask if they want to synchronize their parts inventory with the master facility. Therefore, even if the master facility never runs the sync program when changes are made, the sub facilities can update their system once per month.  Sub-facilities will not be able to renumber parts. Only the master facility can do this, which will also update the sub-facilities. If a sub-facility is adding a part and it doesn't exist in the master facility, they'll need to contact someone at the master facility to add the part. It must exist in the master facility before the sub-facility can add it. The sub-facilities may also want to "clean up" their parts inventory to match up with the master. The "Part Sync" utility will help. It updates the main fields if the part number matches the master facility. If the sub-facility has the same part, but under a different number, they should renumber these prior to their facility implementing the centralized parts enhancement. They will no longer be able to renumber parts when they link.