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The Consumable Element

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The Consumable Element

The Consumable Element

The consumable element loads inventory from the employee's location set to appear on mobile.

This data is used on the consumables, salesorder and return tabs.

The base product is set up to load these types of items:

Inventory Item

Serialized Inventory Item

Lot Numbered Inventory Item

Assembly Item

Serialized Assembly Item

Lot Numbered Assembly Item

Only items available in the employee's location and with the Field Service Show On Mobile box checked will be loaded. Item Groups are also loaded if the box is checked, but location availability isn't validated.

If you change your inventory or item features, the searches here will also change. Don't copy this section between accounts. Use the config preview as your starting point. You'll see different search labels below, but it's best to view the code directly in the account using the Configuration Preview feature.

"inventory": {

"element": {

"consumable": {

"group": {},

"location": {},

"inventorylocation": {},

"inventorynumber": {},

"inventorynumberbinonhand": {},

"binnumber":{},

"binonhand": {}

}

} }

Frequently Asked Questions (4)

Which types of inventory items can be loaded through the Consumable Element in Field Service Management?
The Consumable Element can load Inventory Item, Serialized Inventory Item, Lot Numbered Inventory Item, Assembly Item, Serialized Assembly Item, and Lot Numbered Assembly Item types.
What criteria must be met for items to be loaded onto a mobile device via the Consumable Element?
Items must be available in the employee’s location and have the 'Field Service Show On Mobile' box checked to be loaded onto a mobile device via the Consumable Element.
Is location availability verified for Item Groups in the Consumable Element configuration?
No, location availability is not validated for Item Groups in the Consumable Element configuration, even if the 'Field Service Show On Mobile' box is checked.
What should you do if you change inventory or item features in your NetSuite account concerning the Consumable Element?
If you change your inventory or item features, the searches related to the Consumable Element will also change, and it is advised not to copy the configuration section between accounts. Use the Configuration Preview feature in your account as the starting point.

Weekly Update History (1)

Field Service Managementadded

Added the new topic Inventory Section under the Mobile User Guide to include information about default configuration, limitations, and configurability.

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Source: The Consumable Element Oracle NetSuite Help Center. This article was generated from official Oracle documentation and enriched with additional context and best practices.

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