The values are initially retrieved from the MFG control file. If the default values for sub-contract operations are entered in the MFG control file these values need not be entered for each purchase order creation. Note: All default values can be changed before purchase orders are released.
- Select the Work with sub-contract operations menu item.
- On the initial panel, click Change defaults to change the default values that are used during the purchase order creation.
- You access Sub-contract oper default values. Complete the following fields:
- Order type
- Enter the purchase order type that should be used when purchase orders are created from manufacturing order sub-contract operations. Note: The order type must be defined without stock updating.
- Pur order descr type
- Enter the code indicating the description that should be created on the purchase order line for sub-contract operations. The following codes are valid: 1 (operation description) or 2 (manufacturing order’s parent item description). For this task, enter 1.
- Always new order
- Indicate if a new purchase order should be created for every sub-contract operation line or if one purchase order should be created for all released sub-contract operations for one supplier. For this task, set this field to NO.
Click OK to update the changes. Exit the routine.