Physical Inventory Business Process
I have a client who performs Physical Inventory on a monthly basis. During the PI, I have recommended that they complete all shipping transactions and clear all SO reservations prior to taking a snapshot. I have also recommended that they do not perform any inventory transactions before the PI adjustments are entered and posted. However, they feel that these recommendations are too restrictive and will be a burden to their business.
Questions: Before taking a PI snapshot,is it a hard requirement or best practive to complete all shipping transactions? In Oracle, are users able to continue with normal inventory transactions after the PI count is taken but BEFORE adjustments are entered and posted? What are the consequences if transactions are done before PI adjustments are posted?