Set Structure Component as Lot/Batch Origin
Explanation
Use this activity to set a connection between a parent
part and one of its components.
Prerequisites
- A structure alternate in
tentative status must exist.
- To inherit the Lot/Batch number, the Lot/Batch Tracking list must be
set to Lot Tracking for the parent part in Part/General
tab.
- To be used in Production Schedule backflush method
Immediate must be selected.
- To be used in Production Schedule reporting points
cannot be used at the same time.
System Effects
As a result of this activity the parent part will inherit
the lot/batch number from the component with check box Lot/Batch Origin
selected. Reserve and issue could only be done from one lot only
(for the selected component)
Note: When selecting the Lot/Batch Origin
check box, Expiration Date Origin check box will automatically be selected for
that component.
Note: This value will be inherited to
the order, where it will be editable.
Window
Product Structure
Recipe Structure
Related Window Descriptions
Product Structure
Recipe Structure
Procedure
- Display the parent part for which you want to name a
lot/batch origin component, by populating or by making a selective query in
the Product Structure or Recipe
Structure window.
- Select the Lot/Batch Origin check box on the row of
the component you want the inheritance from.
- Save the record (F12).
- To be able to plan or use the structure,
right-click in the structure alternate section and then click either
Plan
or Build.