Subs

Data Source: PARTSUB

To open the Subs screen, click the Subs button on the Parts Order screen.
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Click the Update/View Profile link on the Parts Profile screen.

The Subs screen displays substitute part information in the case where a vendor has discontinued a part and is distributing a new part to take its place. The Subs screen also allows you to add a part substitution onto a stock order.

Note:  Subs information applies across all branch locations.

The following is a description of the search field that appears on the Subs screen:

Field Description
Part Number The discontinued part number.

The following is a description of the fields that appear on the Subs screen:

Field Description
Substitute Part The new part number replacing the discontinued part number.
Quantity The number of the new substitute part that is needed to make up the old part number.
Description A brief description of the part.
Machine The unit the part can be used on.
Model The model number of the unit the part can be used on.
Update Part Master Sub?

If selected, updates the parent part master with the substitution part information, making the substitution permanent.

Note:  
This field will only appear if accessing the Subs screen through the Parts Order screen.

Select the Click here to transfer parent part information link to transfer part sales history and other ordering information from a discounted part to a substitute part number.

The following buttons allow you to complete your work on the Subs screen:

Button Function
Save Saves changes made on the Subs screen.
Close Closes the Subs screen without saving changes and returns to the previous screen.