1. Access this program by choosing Inventory Control-->Electronic Price Updates-->Pending File Update.
2. In the Service Code field, enter the pricing service code from Service Code F/M.
3. At the Initial Item Load field, enter No or Yes to indicate whether this is the first time this item has been loaded into the inventory files. Press Enter (CR) to default to N.
Caution: Entering Yes overrides the action code and vendor default settings and treat each record in the pending file as if it were a new stocked item. Existing FACTS data will be overwritten.
4. In the Cost/Price Update field, enter whether to update Suggested FACTS costs/prices or Actual FACTS costs/prices. Press Enter (CR) to default to S.
5. In the Effective Date field, enter the date the suggested changes are to take effect (ref. 3). Press Enter (CR) to default to the system date. Note: This field is accessible only if Suggested Cost/Price data is to be updated.
6. In the Beginning Vendor field, enter the beginning vendor to process. Press Enter (CR) to default to FIRST.
7. In the Ending Vendor field, enter the ending vendor to process. Press Enter (CR) to default to LAST.
8. At the command prompt the system displays the message: End of Fields Enter Yes to continue, F4-Backup. Enter YES to update the EPU Pending file into the master files based on the entered criteria.