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How to automatically change Inventory Usage status from ENTERED to COMPLETE in Maximo?

  • 1.  How to automatically change Inventory Usage status from ENTERED to COMPLETE in Maximo?

    Posted 08-12-2026 01:24

    Hi,

    We are creating Inventory Usage records to transfer items from our storeroom to a customer storeroom after the Bill Batch status changes to BILLED, based on the Sales Order Lines.

    The Inventory Usage record is being created successfully, and we can manually change the status from ENTERED to COMPLETE without any issues.

    However, we would like to eliminate the manual step and automatically change the Inventory Usage status to COMPLETE after the record is created.

    We have tried the following approaches so far:

    • Escalation with an escalation condition and Change Status action
    • Automation script Using the MBO changeStatus() method

    Unfortunately, neither approach is updating the Inventory Usage status to COMPLETE.

    Has anyone implemented a similar requirement? What would be the recommended approach to automatically move an Inventory Usage record from ENTERED to COMPLETE?

    Any suggestions or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks,

      Ajay


    #Administration
    #Customizations
    #Inventory
    #MaximoApplicationSuite
    #ServiceProvider

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    Ajay Kotapati
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  • 2.  RE: How to automatically change Inventory Usage status from ENTERED to COMPLETE in Maximo?

    Posted 08-12-2026 19:27

    Subject: Maximo Implementation Inquiry

    Hello @Ajay Kotapati,

    What version of Maximo are you currently using for your implementation?

    I recommend collaborating with your business stakeholders to identify the financial processes that are unique to your organization related to Inventory Usage. Maximo's business rules related to financial processes have mandatory dependencies that require following distinct standards aligned with your organization's finance, accounts payable, and business compliance requirements. The stakeholders in these functional business areas will provide the guidance you need.

    Understanding the root causes of unexpected behavior and technical approach failures is linked to the rules that govern financial processes. Misaligned business requirements and technical configurations are typically what Maximo teams encounter when they face similar challenges.

    Please let me know if you need any additional information.

    Best regards,  



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    Fredrick Ndwaru
    Perpetual Ignition
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