Inventory management> Periodic> ABC classification

This job classifies all item numbers according to the selected model. For example, you can limit the job to an item number by clicking Select.

Navigating the form

The following tables provide descriptions for the controls in this form.

Tab	Description
General	Select the classification parameters. For more information about this tab, see General tab.
Batch	Batch is a global function in Microsoft Dynamics AX. For more information about this tab, see Processing batch jobs.

There are four possible ABC category models, namely:

Field	Description
Revenue	Categorize item numbers based on the sales for all item issues within the specified date interval. The calculation is made based on the inventory transactions.
Margin	Categorize item numbers based on the margin for all item issues in the specified date interval. The calculation is made based on the inventory transactions.
Value	Categorize item numbers based on the current inventory value, which is calculated based on the inventory levels.
Carrying cost	Categorize item numbers based on a calculated inventory carrying cost. That cost is calculated on the basis of the specified interest and the inventory transactions. You specify the date interval, internal interest, percentage distribution, and model, and then run the job by clicking OK. The results are inserted in the items table in the ABC-code field that corresponds to the selected model, where A=highest percentage, B=middle percentage, and C=lowest percentage.