# Lot Code Pre-Fix
**YouTube:** [How to Set Up Lot Code Prefix for Lot Scanning in Purchase Orders?](https://youtu.be/_pjdIybe1hU)
## How to Set Up Lot Code Prefix for Lot Scanning in Purchase Orders?
This tutorial explains how to **define a Lot Code Prefix for scanning items in a Purchase Order** in Logic ERP. This feature enables faster and more accurate item identification through **barcode or code scanning**.
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### **Objective of This Feature**
* Enable **quick item identification via lot code scanning**
* Reduce manual item selection effort
* Improve **speed and accuracy in Purchase Order entry**
* Streamline barcode-based workflows
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### **Access to Configuration Settings**
* Open **Configuration Window**
* Go to **General Options**
* Locate and enable the option Labeled as:
> **Lot Code Pre-Fix**
**Default Value:**
* **Nil**
* Choose appropriate **Prefix from dropdown**
* Based on your barcode or lot structure
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### **Configure Supporting Setting**
**Important Configuration**
* Set: **Item Code as Field in Lot Code**
**Why This Matters**
* Both settings work together to:
* Correctly identify items during scanning
* Map scanned lot code to item details
* Click **OK** to apply changes
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### **Create Purchase Order**
* Open **Purchase Order Window**
* Select the **Supplier Name**
**Scan Process**
* Scan the **Lot Code with defined Prefix**
**System Action**
* Automatically:
* Identifies the item
* Fetches item details
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### **Key Benefits**
* Faster item entry through scanning
* Reduces manual errors
* Improves operational efficiency
* Ideal for barcode-based inventory systems
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### **Best Practice Tips**
* Ensure prefix matches your barcode format
* Configure both settings correctly
* Test scanning before live usage
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### **Final Outcome**
* Items are **automatically identified via Lot Code scanning**
* Purchase Order entry becomes **faster and more accurate**
* Manual effort is significantly reduced
* Inventory process becomes **streamlined and efficient**
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