Can we allocate Lot/Serial numbers while taking PO receipt for Exp Items?

Hi,
Can we enable and allocate the LOT/SERIAL numbers for Expense Items?
Note: only we are unchicking the Inventory Asset Value, other then this we are enabled all attributes just which are applicable for asset items (Ex: stockable, transactable, reservable..ect...
If it is not possible to transact such exp items,can any let me know what could be the reason..
Regards,
Kv.

Hi Kevin,
I'm not sure whether you already got the answer for your issue.
If you are still looking for answer then, can you check the following:
- The INV org in which you have entered the serial number generation details (Prefix, starting serial no etc) for the item is same as the receiving org for PO receipt
- While doing PO receipt the "Destination Type" is Inventory
Material status control functionality for Lot and Serial is not new in R12. It is also available in 11.5.10. However your issue is not linked to Material Status for Serial.
The default Serial status is 'Active' To define additional material statuses to be used in INV you need to use WMS responsibility even if you are not using WMS.
Thanks
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