MB-330 Implement Inventory and Asset Management Practice Question
A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management with warehouse management only. They have configured location directives to determine putaway locations for received goods. The warehouse manager reports that for a specific item, the system is placing goods in the wrong location, despite the location directive having a query that filters by item group. You need to troubleshoot the issue. What is the most likely cause?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming the directive's query is wrong, when actually the sequencing allows another directive to take precedence.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Another location directive with a lower sequence number is matching the item and taking precedence.
Location directives are processed in ascending sequence order. If a directive with a lower sequence number matches the item, it takes precedence over the intended directive. The most likely cause is that another directive, perhaps with broader query criteria, is matching the item first. To fix the issue, you need to review the sequence numbers and query criteria of all location directives to ensure the intended one is evaluated first.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Another location directive with a lower sequence number is matching the item and taking precedence.
Why this is correct
Location directives are evaluated in ascending order of sequence number. If another directive has a lower sequence number and its query also matches the item (perhaps due to broader criteria), it will be applied first, directing the putaway to a different location. This is a common cause of unexpected putaway behavior. To resolve, you would review the sequence numbers and query criteria of all applicable directives.
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The location directive is not assigned to the correct work order type.
Why it's wrong here
If the location directive were not assigned to the correct work order type, it would not be used at all, and the system would fail to find a location or use a different directive. However, the scenario states that goods are being placed in the wrong location, implying that a directive is being applied, just not the intended one. So this is less likely than a sequencing issue.
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The item is not associated with the correct item group in the item master.
Why it's wrong here
If the item were not associated with the correct item group, the location directive query filtering by item group would not match, and the directive would not be applied. However, the scenario indicates that goods are being placed in a location, so a directive is being applied. The issue is more likely that a different directive with a lower sequence number is matching, rather than the item group being incorrect on the item master.
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The location directive query is using the wrong item group, but the directive sequence is lower than another directive that matches the item.
Why it's wrong here
If the query were using the wrong item group, the directive would not match the item at all, and it would not be selected. The fact that goods are being placed in a location suggests the directive is matching, but perhaps another directive with a lower sequence number is taking precedence. This option suggests the query is wrong, but then the directive wouldn't be applied. The real issue is likely that another directive with a lower sequence number is matching first.
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