MANUALS > G/L Interface > G/L Interface Module > G/L Interface, Query Menu > Journal Entries Query > Journal Entries Transaction by Category and Code > EXP/TO/ROT

A 'EXP/TO/ROT' takes place when a P/N Category is changed from Expendable (EXP) to Rotable (ROT).

For example, notice the Category field for a P/N via Settings/Update/P/N Master window. This is set when creating a P/N.

To change the Category of a P/N, select the P/N Category Change button from the P/N Interchangeability drop down button. From the P/N Category Change window, enter the new category into the To Category field by typing the category code or by clicking over the field to select from a list of options.

Note: Users will not be allowed to change the category for specific P/Ns if any of the following scenarios occur.

• If P/N Controls exist against the P/N, the category change will be blocked and the below message will pop up:
• If a P/N Position exists against the P/N, the category change will be blocked and the below message will pop up:
• If an un-invoiced order exists against the P/N, the category change will be blocked and the below message will pop up:
• If there are open orders against the P/N, the category change will be blocked and the below message will pop up:
• If there the P/N has Batch numbers that are tagged as "Pending Technical Records", the category change will be blocked and the below message will pop up:

For more information, refer to the topic on the P/N Category Change Button.

Once selected, users may need to enter a Serial Number if not previously assigned. If it has not been previously assigned, users can enter their own unique number or they can select the Auto Serial Number Assign button. If selected, The system creates and assigns a unique Serial Number to the P/N(s). For more information refer to the topic Auto Serial Number Assign Button via the Settings manual.

Select the Save button to save.

Notice the Category field in the P/N Master reads 'ROT'.

Note: As part of the multi company functionality, parts owned by a parent company and entered into inventory through another company will be reflected in the G/L when the category is changed from expendable to rotable.

From the Journal Entry Detail Query window users can see the adjustments against the G/L.

Notice the Category Code reads 'EXP/TO/ROT'.

For more information regarding the changing of a P/N Category, refer to the topic P/N Category Change Button via the Settings manual.