When setting up Flexible reservation for batch tracked items, which dimension must you select for Allow reservation?

When setting up Flexible reservation for batch tracked items in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, selecting the batch number as the dimension for Allow reservation is crucial. This is because batch numbers are specifically tied to individual quantities of items with distinct characteristics, such as production date, expiration date, or quality. By allowing reservations at the batch number level, the system ensures that inventory management and order fulfillment can be accurately tracked based on the specific attributes of each batch.

Each batch can have unique conditions or statuses that affect its usability in sales orders or production, making it essential to reserve items based on their batch identifiers. By doing so, organizations can improve traceability, comply with regulatory requirements, and manage inventory more effectively by ensuring that the correct batch is allocated to the right order or production process.

Other dimensions, such as site or warehouse, are important for overall inventory management but do not provide the granularity needed for items tracked by batches. Meanwhile, inventory status influences the usability of inventory but does not directly handle the reservation at the batch level. Thus, focusing on the batch number as the dimension for Flexible reservation aligns with best practices for effectively managing batch tracked items in the supply chain.