# Item Code As
**YouTube:** [How to Enable Item Code/ Lot Code Scanning in Purchase Orders?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h_MpvjFCzQ)
## How to Enable Item Code/ Lot Code Scanning in Purchase Orders?
This tutorial explains how to configure the **Item Code Field** for scanning items in a Purchase Order in Logic ERP. Users can choose whether item scanning should work through **Item Code** or **Lot Code**, making the scanning process more flexible and efficient.
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### **Objective of This Feature**
* Enable barcode/item scanning in Purchase Orders
* Configure scanning based on Item Code or Lot Code
* Speed up item entry process
* Improve accuracy during item transactions
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### Access to Purchase Order **Configuration Window**
* Open **Purchase Order Configuration**
* Navigate to **General Options**
* Locate the option labeled as:
> **“Item Code As”**
**Available Choices**
* **Item Code**
* **Lot Code**
**Default Setting**
* By default, it is set to:
* **Item Code**
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### **Enable Required Option for Scanning**
**Mandatory Setting**
* Ensure the option is enabled:
> **“Do not show Item Code list while entering Item Code”**
**Purpose**
* Item scanning will work only when this option is enabled
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### Scan Using Item Code
**Transaction Process**
* Initiate a **New Purchase Order Entry**
**Scanning Process**
* Scan or enter the:
* **Item Barcode**
Or
* **Item Code**
**System Behavior**
* System automatically picks item details such as:
* Item Name
* Shade
* Pack Size
* HSN
* Other item details
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### Scan Using Lot Code
**Change Configuration**
* Return to **Configuration Window**
* Set **Item Code**
* **Lot Code**
* Save the configuration
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### **Verify Lot Code Scanning**
**Transaction Process**
* Initiate a **New Purchase Order Entry**
**Scanning Process**
* Scan the **Lot Code** instead of Item Code
**System Behavior**
* System automatically picks the item based on the scanned lot
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### **Key Benefits**
* Faster and more accurate item entry
* Flexible scanning options
* Reduced manual search effort
* Improved efficiency in Purchase Orders
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### **Best Practice Tips**
* Ensure barcode setup is correct before scanning
* Use Item Code scanning for item-level tracking
* Use Lot Code scanning for batch-wise inventory management
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### **Final Outcome**
* Items can be scanned using Item Code or Lot Code
* Faster Purchase Order processing
* Improved accuracy and reduced manual errors
* Better inventory and batch tracking efficiency
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