This parameter is used by the purchase Receipts function (GESPTH2) when recording receipt of goods from a subcontractor against a work order operation.

The receipt process uses the production tracking entry transaction specified in this parameter to determine which information is recorded against the work order operation, and how that information is processed. For example, when receiving subcontracted products and recording the details of the receipt against a work order the entry transaction can record the consumption of the components linked to the subcontract operation and the receipt into stock of the finished product.

You use this parameter to define which Production tracking entry transaction is used by the purchase Receipts function when receiving subcontracted goods for a work order.

Production tracking entry transactions (GESMTL)

Level of localization/Global variable

This parameter is defined at the level Company. It belongs to Chapter GPA (Manufacturing) and the Group TRA (Transactions), The following parameters are also associated with this chapter and group :

Its values are defined by the function Production tracking.

The global variable GMTKMTSNUM is associated with it.

Functions impacted

The following functions are associated with this parameter :

  Setup > Manufacturing > Entry transactions > Production tracking

  Setup > Stock > Entry transactions > Receipts