Below is a list of hold codes and their definition that you can find in the Items (Inventory) tab within eFactory
What you'll find in this article
Where can you find the items on hold?
Items on hold can be found in the Items tab in eFactory and under the On Hold subsection on the left-hand navigation bar.
How do I put Items (Inventory) on hold?
If you want to put a product on hold, kindly inform your Account Manager. They will help you select the appropriate hold code from the list of available options based on the reason for the hold. We are unable to add or modify the current hold codes.
Hold codes and their definitions
Hold Code | Meaning | Explanation |
0 | Restricted | This code is meant for FDA products where it's not moved or touched without customers' approval. This code is not typically used. |
1 | Qty Error System | This is an incorrect quantity added or deducted by the system, which requires further investigation. Please note that this code is not accessible for customer use. |
2 | COO NON CHINA - RTV | A specific customer uses this hold and not available to the general public |
3 | COO NON CHINA - RTF | A specific customer uses this hold and is not available to the general public |
4 | Serial # or Scanning Issue | When scanning a serial number during shipping, if we find any issues like duplicated serial numbers or are unable to scan, the unit will be placed on hold under this code. |
5 | R&D Product | A specific customer uses this hold and is not available to the general public |
6 | Shipping Special Request | A specific customer uses this hold and not available to the general public |
7 | S/N Not Activated-Rework | A specific customer uses this hold and is not available to the general public |
8 | Scrap-Return | This hold is intended for RMAs that have been designated for scrapping. |
9 | Scrap-Damage Products | This hold is intended for good product that will be scrapped or donated. |
A | Assigned Lot | A specific customer uses this hold and is not available to the general public. |
B | Custom Hold | This is a hold we will use when a customer asks us to put an incoming product on hold. |
C | Cycle Count Variance | When a variance is found during a cycle count, we will place the variance on hold for investigation and approval to adjust the variance. |
D | QC Hold | We will use this hold code when we find a product that is non conforming like incoming stock without a part number label |
E | Damaged Product | Units found damaged in the warehouse will be put on this hold code. It will remain on hold pending the customer's disposition. |
F | Failed Device | In case of an RMA product inspection request, any device that fails the inspection will be put on a failed hold code. |
G | With Expiry Date | These are products found with an expired expiration date. |
H | Hold | This is a hold we will use when a customer asks us to put the product on hold for any reason |
I | SCRAP9 | These are units that are put on hold pending scrapping or destruction. |
J | Blind Return | When receiving RMA returns without an RMA already created in our Returntrak system. Some customers require DCL to put these RMA's on a special hold. |
K | Variance From Vendor | We will place incoming units on this hold when the packing list doesn't match the physical more than 10% over short or if we get a notification from the vendor that there is an issue. |
M | Refund | A specific customer uses this hold and not available to the general public |
N | Hold - Newer Version | To ensure that we have the most updated version of a part number, we will implement a hold code to temporarily suspend the use of previous versions. |
O | Inspection Hold | When we have instructions to inspect the current product we will place the product on hold after inspection pending the customer's disposition. |
P | Remanufactured | A specific customer uses this hold and not available to the general public |
Q | On Hold Pending QA | When our Quality team or the customer finds an issue with a product we will place it on hold using this code. |
R | RMA9 | For good RMA stock. The product under this hold code will remain on hold until we have the approved disposition from the customer. |
S | Safety Stock | This hold takes a requested amount of product to be used when all other product is used up. Typically customer has enough safety stock to cover their shipments while the new product is being ordered. |
T | Need to be Tested | For RMA or Good stock, if the customer wants us to put product on hold for testing. |
U | Unplanned Returns | These are good undeliverables that we have received and waiting for disposition |
V | RTV - Return to Vendor | These are bad RMAs and cannot be sold as good stock again. They will remain on hold until we have the approved disposition from the customer. |
W | Hold for Rework | This hold can be used for stock that will be reworked, inspected, or changed from its existing configuration. |
X | Damaged Packaging | Units found with a damaged box but the product is good in the warehouse will be put on this hold code. It will remain on hold pending the customer's disposition. |
Y | Rejected Item | When a product is tested during an inspection we can use this hold code for failed units |
Z | Reserved | A customer can use this hold code to hold specific units for a future order. |