Multi-EAN Scanning Support

We’ve introduced a new feature in Uniware that lets sellers link multiple scan identifiers (EANs) to a single SKU. This makes it easier to manage products that need different EANs due to regional labeling rules or customs requirements.

Now, sellers can scan any of the assigned EANs across workflows, making order processing smoother and more efficient.

In Uniware, multi-EAN scanning support is supported for the following:

Traceability	multi-EAN support
None, SKU, and Item Trace	A new import Additional Scan Identifiers against SKUs has been created to update multiple scan identifiers (EANs) against a single SKU code to complete the inventory management based on the EAN barcodes available on the product.
None, SKU, and Item Trace	A new export Additional Scan Identifiers to enable you to check the additional scan identifiers added against an SKU.
None, SKU, and Item Trace	A new export Scan Identifier Inventory Reconciliation to enable you to check the different scan identifiers taken in and out of the warehouse, so that you can have an overview of available inventory in the warehouse.
None, SKU / Batching	We have enabled scanning of EANs during inbound GRN.
All except Item Trace	We have enabled scanning of EANs during inbound putaway.
All except Item Trace	We have enabled scanning of EANs during inbound put at shelf.
All except Item Trace	We have enabled scanning of EANs during outbound picklist.
All except Item Trace	We have enabled scanning of EANs during outbound gatepass.

Applicability

Version: Standard, Professional and Enterprise clients
Traceability: As mentioned in the table abive.

Procedure

1.  Import

• Login in your uniware account.
• Navigate to the Tools > Import.
• In the Import Type, choose the file Additional Scan Identifiers against SKUs.
• Click on Download CSV Format.
• Enter the details in the CSV file and save it.
  

  Parameter (M: Mandatory)	Values
  Code (M)	Scan Identifier which is required to be added.
  Scan_identifier (M)	Scan Identifier which is required to be added (same as above).
  Vendor_code (M)	Vendor code.
  Type (M)	EAN
  Enabled (M)	Yes/No
  SkuCode (M)	SKU code  against which the additional scan identifier is needed.
  Quantity	Quantity.

• Click on Choose File and upload your CSV file. Your file will be uploaded successfully.

2. Export

• Navigate to the Dashboard > Other Reports
• In the Export Type, choose Additional Scan Identifiers, to check the already created Additional Identifiers.
• Choose the columns as per your requirement.
• You can also schedule the report, as needed.
• Click on the CREATE SCHEDULED EXPORT button. Your report will be successfully downloaded.

Important Points

• These scan identifiers can be used in any web based workflows. However, only scan support is available. The drop downs will not have the support for multi-EAN functionality. Below are two cases of dropdowns multi-EAN support:
  • Gatepass: Not available in SKU selection Workflow
  • Gatepass : Available in SKU scanning workflow
  • GRN : Not available in SKU selection workflow
  • GRN: Available in SKU scanning workflow

Limitations

• The scan support is not yet available on HHD workflows.
• Integration support is not available for Additional Scan Identifiers.
• Inventory Management is not yet available for Additional Scan Identifiers. Due to this, seller cannot see shelf wise inventory for each identifier separately. However, an alternative is available for EAN inventory reconciliation:
  • An export is available with name ‘Scan Identifiers Inventory Reconciliation‘.
  • The inbound & outbound scans are being captured for below processes:
    • Inbound:
      • GRN Scanning
      • Putaway Returns Scanning (Unified Returns)
      • Putaway Gatepass Items
    • Outbound:
      • Packing Workflow
      • Gatepass
  • Sellers can use this report to check total inwarded and outwarded within a specified date range.