Transaction Snapshot Processing
Spec V1.2 | July 2024

Inventory Transactions

Automate inventory transaction snapshots for ERP integration. Process PO receipts, sales order issues, transfers, RMA receipts, account alias adjustments, and kitting—all synchronized with your host system in real-time.

Transaction Snapshot EngineBackend Process
PO Receipt
+150 units
Sales Issue
-42 units
RMA Receipt
+8 units
Transfer
-25 units
StatusPosting to ERP...
9
Transaction Types
Supported
Real-Time
ERP Sync
Automated posting
Auto
Retry Logic
Built-in recovery
Full
Audit Trail
Every movement

Key Capabilities

Comprehensive inventory transaction processing for seamless ERP integration

Multi-Transaction Support

Process 9 different transaction types from a single backend engine—receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments, and kitting operations.

ERP Integration

Generate snapshot files for seamless posting to host ERP systems. Maintain synchronization between WMS and financials.

Area-Based Processing

Intelligent area filtering—BLK for receiving, PAK for shipping, DMG for damages. Each transaction type targets the correct inventory area.

Automatic Retry Logic

Built-in retry mechanism for failed transactions. Automatic error status assignment with helpdesk alerting for manual intervention.

Status Tracking

Complete transaction lifecycle—OPEN to PROCESSED on success, ERROR on failure. Full audit trail for every inventory movement.

Kitting Support

V1.1 added kitting transactions. Track KIT and KITBUILD activities with positive or negative quantity movements.

Supported Transaction Types

Nine transaction types covering all inventory movements

Purchase Order Receipt

Inbound PO receiving creates positive inventory in bulk storage area.

Area:BLK
Qty:Positive
Task:PUTAWAY
Code:PREC

Sales Order Issue

Outbound shipments reduce inventory in pack area for customer orders.

Area:PAK
Qty:Negative
Task:Various
Code:Ship Via ≠ TRANS

Transfer Order Receipt

Inter-organization transfers receiving inventory from another facility.

Area:BLK
Qty:Positive
Task:PUTAWAY
Code:TREC

Transfer Order Shipment

Inter-organization transfers shipping inventory to another facility.

Area:PAK
Qty:Negative
Task:Various
Code:Ship Via = TRANS

RMA Receipt

Return merchandise authorization receiving. V1.2 supports non-damage areas.

Area:DMG / Other
Qty:Positive
Task:PUTAWAY
Code:RREC

Account Alias Issue

Inventory adjustments reducing stock—cycle counts, write-offs, damages.

Area:Various
Qty:Negative
Task:CYCCNT / INVADJ
Code:Reason 200

Account Alias Receipt

Inventory adjustments increasing stock—found inventory, corrections.

Area:Various
Qty:Positive/Zero
Task:CYCCNT / INVADJ
Code:Reason 200

Sub-Inventory Transfer

Move inventory between sub-inventories within the same facility.

Area:Various
Qty:+/-
Task:HOLDCODE
Code:HOLDCODE

Kitting Data

Kit assembly and disassembly transactions with component tracking.

Area:Various
Qty:+/-
Task:KIT / KITBUILD
Code:V1.1

Processing Flow

Backend job processes transactions and posts to your ERP system

1

Query Transactions

Backend job queries INVENTORY_TRANSACTIONS table based on tenant, company, fulfillment center, and status = OPEN.

2

Classify Type

Determine transaction type based on area, quantity sign, last activity task, and host reference codes.

3

Validate Work

Cross-reference WORK_TYPE_HEADERS and WORK_TYPE_LINES to verify transaction context and ship via codes.

4

Generate Snapshot

Build snapshot file with all transaction details for posting to host ERP system.

5

Post to Host

Send snapshot via API to host system. Handle response and capture any errors.

6

Update Status

Mark transactions as PROCESSED on success. Retry on failure, then mark ERROR and alert helpdesk.

Transaction Status Lifecycle

Complete visibility into transaction state from creation to completion

OPEN

Transaction ready for processing. Awaiting next snapshot job run.

Next: Processing begins
PROCESSING

Transaction being included in current snapshot file generation.

Next: Success or retry
PROCESSED

Successfully posted to host system. Transaction complete.

Next: Archive
ERROR

Failed after retry attempts. Helpdesk alerted for manual review.

Next: Manual intervention

Technical Architecture

Inventory Transactions Snapshot runs as a backend execution factory, processing transactions without user interaction and posting directly to your host system.

Input Tables:INVENTORY_TRANSACTIONS, WORK_TYPE_LINES, WORK_TYPE_HEADERS
Output:IF_LOG_MESSAGES for error tracking, snapshot file for ERP
API Endpoint:/JASCI/getInvTransactionsSnapshot

Version History

V1.0May 2022

Initial draft with core transaction types

V1.1July 2024

Added kitting data (KIT, KITBUILD) to snapshot file

V1.2July 2024

Added RMA Receipt support for non-damage areas

Keep Your ERP in Sync

See how automated inventory transaction snapshots eliminate manual data entry and posting errors.