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Can I manually edit a serial number for manufactured items if “Auto-Generate” is enabled?

  • February 2, 2026
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scottstilson
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We manufacture items using a Lot/Serial Class configured as follows:

We want the system to auto-generate serial numbers by default when these items are finished in a Production Order. However, we want to manually override the auto-generated serial number occasionally, as when we are making R&D items.

My Question: If I keep “Auto-Generate Next Number” enabled to handle the majority of our volume, does the system prevent manual editing of the serial number field during the Production receipt/move process? I am looking for a workflow that defaults to the auto-generated sequence but still allows a user to manually override the serial number on specific units before the transaction is released.