Production tracking

The work order number. The work order needs to be at Firm status.

The tracking date defaults to the current date. The date will be used as the posting date for all stock issue and receipt transactions linked to the tracking.

You can enter an earlier date than the current date but not a later date. The date needs to be in a period that authorizes stock updates.

Clear the checkbox if you do not need to record operation activity such as production time or quantities for the work order on this tracking number.

Availability of the checkbox is determined by the entry transaction that you selected.

Clear the checkbox if you do not need to record receipt of produced goods for the work order on this tracking number.

Availability of the checkbox is determined by the entry transaction that you selected.

Clear the checkbox if you do not need to record the issue of components to the work order on this tracking number.

Availability of the checkbox is determined by the entry transaction that you selected.

This field is subject to the WRH—Warehouse management activity code. It represents the movement warehouse for all order lines.

• You can edit the warehouse if the field is defined as enterable in the entry transaction.
  If it is entered, it serves as a filter for stock detail line selection.
  If it is not entered, the warehouse defined by default for this type of movement in the product-site record will serve as a filter for the selection.
• It cannot be edited when the entry transaction is set up as single-warehouse managed. The header warehouse is then mandatory.
  To manage multiple warehouses on the lines, the entry transaction needs to be set up so that it can be entered. The selection of a single product line distributed over multiple warehouses is available by clicking Enter detailed quantities from the Actions icon.
  If a single product line is distributed over multiple warehouses, the corresponding fields display the "$" character.

Adjusts the actual/consumed quantities of the displayed work order lines. These are the routing operations, the produced goods, and the materials.

This quantity is expressed:

• in the stock unit for a multi-line release
• in the release unit for a single-line release

This field displays actual work order quantities. You can only edit it if the Filter field (FILTOPE) is set to Not closed.

This field displays one of the following values:

• Work order: The declared time relates to an operation for a work order.
• Product: The declared time relates to a routing operation.
• Miscellaneous: The declared time relates to time on a work center such as maintenance of a machine. Miscellaneous time is usually used for recording non-productive time.

The standard operation that was used to create the routing operation. Standard operations are simply template operations that provide default information to be assembled into routings for producing or processing a particular product.

Identifies the type of operation that's performed on the work center. This might be a machine, a labor, or a subcontracted operation.

Subcontracting type work centers are managed externally by subcontract suppliers.

Identifies the production resource used for the operation, the actual work center used. The work center is the main, or principal work center for the operation. It can be a machine, labor, or subcontract work center. The work center is attached to a work center group.

Identifies the labor work center used for the operation. For example, the labor work center that relates to the crew that operated the machine.

A labor work center site needs to match the site for the routing code, if defined.

Scheduling is not carried out for labor work centers as they’re considered secondary and "always available", or available at the same time as the main work center. Their load is managed for information purposes only using the coefficients defined for the main work center.

If the main work center is a subcontracting work center, there is no associated secondary work center.

Work order operation quantities are expressed in the operation unit. Use the operation unit to express the operating time in a different unit to that of the product being produced by the routing.

The coefficient applied to the planned operation time to obtain the operation time for the labor work center linked to the principal work center. This field is only available for entry if the labor work center is defined.

Operation times are subdivided as follows:

Proportional times are expressed for the production of an operation unit. They're not in the stock unit of the finished product using the routing.

The coefficient applied to the planned operation time to obtain the operation time for the labor work center linked to the principal work center. This field is only available for entry if the labor work center is defined.

Operation times are subdivided as follows:

Proportional times are expressed for the production of an operation unit. They're not in the stock unit of the finished product using the routing.

The actual rejected quantity.

Defines how time for the operations in the routing is expressed. The time unit can be hours or minutes.

The time applies to the setup time, run time, and the rate of all operations in the routing.

The actual time taken to set up the machinery ready for use. The time is expressed in the time unit. The time can be zero (0).

The calculated time left to perform the operation for the required number of items, as defined in the Planned quantity field.

The operating time:

• Is defined in hours or minutes (Time unit field).
• Is expressed for 1, 100, 1,000, or a lot of units of the operation based on the management unit.

• Can be proportional or fixed based on the operating time type.

  Example

  Time unit = Hours
  Time type = proportional
  Management unit = Time for 100
  Operating time = 2
  Operating unit = kg
  Finished product unit = un
  REL-OPE conversion coefficient = 0.5
  The operation time is equal to 2 hours for 100 kg. If a work order is created for 1,000 units of the finished product, the time needed for the operation is 10 hours to obtain 500 kg.

The actual time taken to perform the operation for the required number of items.

The operating time:

• Is defined in hours or minutes (Time unit field).
• Is expressed for 1, 100, 1,000, or a lot of units of the operation based on the management unit.

• Can be proportional or fixed based on the operating time type.

  Example

  Time unit = Hours
  Time type = proportional
  Management unit = Time for 100
  Operating time = 2
  Operating unit = kg
  Finished product unit = un
  REL-OPE conversion coefficient = 0.5
  The operation time is equal to 2 hours for 100 kg. If a work order is created for 1,000 units of the finished product, the time needed for the operation is 10 hours to obtain 500 kg.

The rejection message code assigned to the rejection quantity recorded for the operation.

Scheduling determines the way in which routing operations follow each other. It can take the following values:

Absolute successor: Position is at the end of the longest operation in the routing.

Overlapping wait = lots: The following operation can start after a period of time corresponding to the number of lots manufactured during the processed operation.

Overlapping wait = time: The next operation can start after a period of time equal to a given overlapping time.

Overlapping wait = quantity: The next operation can start when a given quantity over the processed operation was produced.

Start synchronization: The next operation is synchronized to start at the same time as the processed operation.

End synchronization: The next operation is synchronized to end at the same time as the processed operation.

All order operations parallel: The next operation is synchronized to start at the same time as the first operation.

Subcontract synchronization: Code used automatically when a subcontracted operation is distributed over several supplier orders. In this situation the operation is split up and this code is used to link the components to a single operation.

Simple successor: Position is just after the previous operation.

The next operation is used to link the routing operation in a logical order for the operational process.

This operation does not necessarily start at the end of the previous operation in the operational process because the scheduling describes the sequencing mode of the operations.

The next operation needs to be different from the processed operation, and needs to be part of the operations of the processed routing.

The last operation in the routing needs to have available a next operation set to zero.

Defines the type of production tracking that applies to the operation.

No: The operation is not tracked manually.

Normal tracking: The operation is tracked normally.

Range: The operation and all the previous non-tracked operations are tracked automatically until the first operation is found that's set to Normal tracking or is itself included in a range of operations.

The routing code describes the process involved in manufacturing (producing) or processing a product. It provides the sequence of operations and tools that are involved in producing or processing a particular product.

The routing code matches the product code. The product code can be a manufactured product, which is defined as a bill of material, or a generic reference to a parent routing, which is linked to several products.

The analytical dimensions are initialized in compliance with the Default dimensions setup. Entry or modification of an analytical dimension is determined by the selected entry transaction.

When an analytical dimension is used for tracking Project management costs in finance from work orders, the assigned Project code (PJT) determines the Project analytical dimension (CCE(n)).

For any subsequent product lines on a work order, project analytical dimensions for the released product are initialized for the assigned project, whereas the components in the bill of material (BOM) and routing operations are initialized for the project assigned to the first released product line on the order.

Select Do not track from the Actions icon when no further tracking is needed for the operation. Actual quantities recorded for the operation are removed.

To reinstate the blocked or disabled operation, select Reactivate. Previous actual quantities recorded for the operation are reinstated.

Select Additional operation not expected from the Actions icon to add an unplanned operation.

Select Modify tracking from the Actions icon to edit progress recorded for the operation using the standard screen display mode. You cannot edit the work centers.

Select Create non-conformance - resource from the Actions icon to raise or report an incidence of non-conformance against the operation resource. As a non-conformance incident relates to a specific tracking document, this action is only available when progress for the operation is recorded and the tracking number generated.

Select Create non-conformance - process from the Actions icon to raise or report an incidence of non-conformance against the routing operation. As a non-conformance incident relates to a specific tracking document, this action is only available when progress for the operation is recorded and the tracking number generated.

Adjusts the actual/consumed quantities of the displayed work order lines. These are the routing operations, the produced goods, and the materials.

This quantity is expressed:

• in the stock unit for a multi-line release
• in the release unit for a single-line release

This field displays actual work order quantities. You can only edit it if the Filter field (FILTOPE) is set to Not closed.

The type of tracking.

BOM: The tracking is by bills of material (BOM).

WO: The tracking is by work order.

The type of product on the order line.

Product: A manufactured product. An order line is generated for the parent product and for each component in the bill of material (BOM).

By-product: A secondary product. An order line is generated for the product.

The current or latest major version of the product. Major versions might be used where there have been increased or significant changes to the original or previous version. The "form, fit, or function" has changed.

This field is not available for entry if the product code defined in the Product field is not version managed.

The current minor version of the product. Minor versions might be used where there have been minor features or changes in functionality, or significant fixes applied to a specific major version.

This field is not available for entry if the product code defined in the Product field is not version managed.

This field is subject to the WRH—Warehouse management activity code. It displays the movement warehouse defined in the home section.

• You can edit the warehouse if the field is defined as enterable in the entry transaction.
  If it is entered, the warehouse is automatically loaded on the stock detail lines and cannot be edited.
• It cannot be edited when the entry transaction is set up as single-warehouse managed. The header warehouse is then mandatory.
  To manage multiple warehouses on the lines, the entry transaction needs to be set up so that it can be entered. The selection of a single product line distributed over multiple warehouses is available by clicking Enter detailed quantities from the Actions icon.
  If a single product line is distributed over multiple warehouses, the corresponding fields display the "$" character.

Location types are used to classify warehouse locations according to storage characteristics such as their dimensions, authorized statuses, and technical constraints.

The location type is automatically loaded from the location type associated with the following:

• The container (if entered): The location type can be edited if the status of the container is "Free", which means it does not contain any stock lines yet.
• The products by warehouse (if warehouses are managed)
• The product-site

In all cases, the location type can be edited if the field is defined as enterable in the entry transaction.

You can only enter a "dock" type location if the entry transaction authorizes receipts on dock.

The storage location is automatically displayed based on the location type, if specified. Otherwise, the default location is the location defined for the product-warehouse, if warehouses are managed, or the location defined for the product-site record.

Additional stock identifier 1.

Additional stock identifier 2.

The analytical dimensions are initialized in compliance with the Default dimensions setup. Entry or modification of an analytical dimension is determined by the selected entry transaction.

When an analytical dimension is used for tracking Project management costs in finance from work orders, the assigned Project code (PJT) determines the Project analytical dimension (CCE(n)).

For any subsequent product lines on a work order, project analytical dimensions for the released product are initialized for the assigned project, whereas the components in the bill of material (BOM) and routing operations are initialized for the project assigned to the first released product line on the order.

Select Tracking report from the Actions icon to view, in summary, the quantities of the released product in progress for the work order.

The screen summarizes the planned, actual, and remaining quantities.

Select Work order from the Actions icon to view the work order details. The transaction you select determines the way in which you enter information, and how information is displayed and printed. If only 1 transaction has been set up you are not offered a choice, the default entry screen is displayed.

Select Do not track from the Actions icon when no further tracking is needed for the product line. Actual quantities recorded for the product line are removed.

To reinstate the blocked or disabled product line, select Reactivate. Previous actual quantities recorded for the product line are reinstated.

Select Enter detailed quantities from the Actions icon to view or edit the reintegration (receipt) details for the product line.

You can use this action to distribute this receipt line over multiple lots, multiple sublots for a lot, multiple repositories, multiple locations, multiple statuses, and non consecutive serial numbers.

If the "$" character is displayed in a field, this indicates that this field is detailed. The receipt details window opens automatically enabling you to view or edit the distribution lines linked to the receipt line.

Select Stock txn modification from the Actions icon to edit the stock receipt quantity for each location and lot.

Select Create non-conformance from the Actions icon to raise or report an incidence of non-conformance against the work order line.

Adjusts the actual/consumed quantities of the displayed work order lines. These are the routing operations, the produced goods, and the materials.

This quantity is expressed:

• in the stock unit for a multi-line release
• in the release unit for a single-line release

This field displays actual work order quantities. You can only edit it if the Filter field (FILTOPE) is set to Not closed.

The location that stock is picked from. The location is determined by the entry transaction that you selected and the allocation status of the work order.

If the work order is allocated, the issuing location is not assigned.

The source of the component demand.

WO: The component was issued to meet demand from a work order.

Product: The component was issued for a bill of material (BOM).

The component type.

Normal: A component of the bill of materials.

By-product: An unplanned by-product or secondary product.

Text: Free-format text.

Costing: When a value is calculated for the provisional cost and the production cost price of the parent product.

The component product reference.

Indicates which version of the component applies. Major versions might be used where there have been increased or significant changes to the original or previous version. The "form, fit, or function" has changed.

This field is not populated if the component code defined in the Component or Material field is not version managed.

Indicates which minor version of the component applies. Minor versions might be used where there have been minor features or changes in functionality, or significant fixes applied to a specific major version.

This field is not populated if the component code defined in the Component or Material field is not version managed.

Identifies the production resource used for the operation, the actual work center used. The work center is the main, or principal work center for the operation. It can be a machine, labor, or subcontract work center. The work center is attached to a work center group.

The quantity of the component consumed to produce the bill of material.

Indicates if the component is stored in stock.

Physical: This is a physical component. Quantities are stored in stock.

Active: This is an active component such as nails or staples. Quantities are not stored in stock.

This field is subject to the WRH—Warehouse management activity code. It represents the movement warehouse for all order lines.

• You can edit the warehouse if the field is defined as enterable in the entry transaction.
  If it is entered, it serves as a filter for stock detail line selection.
  If it is not entered, the warehouse defined by default for this type of movement in the product-site record will serve as a filter for the selection.
• It cannot be edited when the entry transaction is set up as single-warehouse managed. The header warehouse is then mandatory.
  To manage multiple warehouses on the lines, the entry transaction needs to be set up so that it can be entered. The selection of a single product line distributed over multiple warehouses is available by clicking Enter detailed quantities from the Actions icon.
  If a single product line is distributed over multiple warehouses, the corresponding fields display the "$" character.

Additional stock identifier 1.

Additional stock identifier 2.

The stock issue mode.

Immediate: The component is consumed when tracking the work order.

Post consumption: The component will be consumed when closing the work order. You do not need to issue the component.

The Allocation status (components), Scheduling status, and Status fields display a status for the work order. These fields are updated automatically by the system.

The current status or progress of the work order is displayed in the Scheduling status and Status fields. Selected combinations to note are as follows:

• Scheduled and Pending: The work order is scheduled but has not actually been submitted for scheduling.
• Scheduled and Being optimized: The work order was submitted for scheduling and is being scheduled. At these statuses, you cannot modify the work order.
• Optimized and Pending: The scheduler has optimized the work order operations.

The work order allocation status values are defined in the 336 local menu.
The scheduling status values are defined in the 335 local menu.
The work order status values are defined in the 339 local menu.

This field is used when releasing the product. An unplanned material can be associated with the complete work order or with a specific released product.

The line number of the released product.

The analytical dimensions are initialized in compliance with the Default dimensions setup. Entry or modification of an analytical dimension is determined by the selected entry transaction.

When an analytical dimension is used for tracking Project management costs in finance from work orders, the assigned Project code (PJT) determines the Project analytical dimension (CCE(n)).

For any subsequent product lines on a work order, project analytical dimensions for the released product are initialized for the assigned project, whereas the components in the bill of material (BOM) and routing operations are initialized for the project assigned to the first released product line on the order.

Select Tracking report from the Actions icon to view, in summary, the quantities of the component in progress for the work order.

The screen summarizes the line status as pending, in process, or completed, the planned and consumed quantities, the material allocation status as global, detailed allocation, with or without shortages, and specifies whether negative stock is authorized for the component. If the component is allocated, the system can submit the allocation detail inquiry by quantity, lot, location, and by stock status.

Select Do not track from the Actions icon when no further tracking is needed for the component. Actual quantities recorded for the component are removed.

To reinstate the blocked or disabled component line, select Reactivate. Previous actual quantities recorded for the component are reinstated.

Select Enter detailed quantities from the Actions icon to view or amend the reintegration (receipt) details for this component.

You can use this action to distribute this receipt line over multiple lots, multiple sublots for a lot, multiple repositories, multiple locations, multiple statuses and non consecutive serial numbers.

If the "$" character is displayed in a field, this indicates that this field is detailed. The receipt details window opens automatically enabling you to view or amend the distribution lines linked to this receipt line.

Select Stock txn modification from the Actions icon to edit the consumed quantity.

Select the Create action to raise or report an incidence of non-conformance against the work order immediately.

You should report an incidence of non-conformance if you’ve observed or been informed of a problem connected with the work order. This might be the failure or potential failure in a design or the production model, or in a service, or in a process, or in the system. Typical problems are non-availability of materials, a delay to the expected start of a work order or non-availability of a subcontractor. The non-conformance incident forms the details of the non-conformity. It becomes the source of the information to support investigations into the root cause, or failure.

If your organization only needs you to provide a quick non-conformance incident with minimal details (your NCSDOCCRE—Non-conformance creation mode user parameter (TC chapter, NCS group) is set to Basic) only a single Description field is displayed. You do not need to think about a possible or probable cause of the incident and you are not expected to describe the details of the "problem". The default Description identifies that you’re raising a non-conformance against the production tracking number. It includes references to the origin of the request from the production tracking record and any applicable line or operation numbers. For example, if you’re raising a non-conformance against a resource used for an operation, the default description will reflect this as Operation tracking - resource WOTFR0120066 15. You can leave the default Description or change it. Select Create to create the non-conformance.

If your organization considers that in your particular job role you have the expertise to provide a detailed description of the non-conformance incident, the Non-conformance function (GESNCSH) is displayed. Employees with the experience to raise a non-conformity against a perceived fault within a manufacturing environment are typically the more senior or skilled workers such as a supervisor, shop floor manager, and design engineer. Your NCSDOCCRE—Non-conformance creation mode user parameter (TC chapter, NCS group) is set to Full. Many fields are populated from the production tracking record. You can leave the default values or change them. Add your observations, your perceived possible or probable cause of the "problem", and details of the problem to the Identification section. You’re returned to this function when you exit or close the non-conformance.

Select the List action to view the list of non-conformance incidents that have been raised or reported against the tracking number.

The information displayed includes any amendments made to the original incident such as a change to the defective quantity (NC quantity field) and whether the work order line is considered active and relevant to the incident (Line status field). The default description displays the applicable line and document reference (document type) from the tracking number if the non-conformance was created from a specific routing operation resource or process, or product line, for example, Production tracking WOTFR0110011 7.

The list of non-conformances is displayed in ascending order with the most recent non-conformance on the first line. Select Non-conformance from the Actions icon to view or amend the non-conformance details.