Understanding the extent of control

Article • 4/10/2026 • 1 min read

You can select the number of component parts within a lot-controlled item for which to enforce lot control. On the Item Master (INV) page, in the Extent of Control list, select from three options for the extent of lot control.

If your company does not have a policy about which components to place under lot control, consider adding one.

OptionMeaning
Some componentsPlace at least one component on the item’s bill of material under lot control.
All componentsPlace all components on the item’s bill of material under lot control.
No componentsPlace none of the components under lot control—only the item itself.