A master work order is a comprehensive work order that corresponds to one or several style item root level 0 items. A master work order encompasses a group of related standard manufacturing work orders that correspond to the child style items. A master work order is not a parent work order.
The system calls the Matrix Entry program (PCW10) when you enter a style item root level 0 on the master work order.
You manage all data at the master work order level. You group your parts lists and enter the exact quantities to use. The system prorates the quantities among the different lines in the master work order to specify the actual amount of material required for each child work order.
The master work order has corresponding child work orders, such as numbers 1, 2, 3, and so on, for child style items.
Master Work Order Headers for Style Items
You use the Master Work Order Processing for Style Items program (PCW49) to enter a work order header for the master work order.
For a master work order header, you enter the description, order type, branch/plant, and requested date for the master work order. You can also enter other optional information, such as the revision level for the bill of material and category codes.
Master Work Order Details for Style Items
After entering a master work order header, you enter the style item root level 0 items in the master work order detail. The master work order detail supports the generation of each child work order. Each style item root level 0 that you enter on the master work order calls the Matrix Entry form to configure the child style items to include on the master work order. When you save the master work order, the system generates the child level work orders. The system populates the grid with the work order number for each child style item.
The system stores the master work order details in the FCW66 table. The FCW66 table links to the Work Order Header for Style Items (FCW65) and Work Order Master File (F4801) tables.
Master Work Order Parts Lists for Style Items
You use the Master Work Order Parts List for Style Items program (PCW50) to create and manage the consolidated parts list at the master work order level. You copy the bill of material for the style item root level 0 to create the parts list for the master work order. The system uses the batch quantity of 0 for the bill of material and routing. You can also run the Work Order Processing for Style Items program (R31F410) to create the parts list. You run the Work Order Processing for Style Items program to protect against performance issues when a master work order contains a significant number of child work orders or deep bills of material.
After child style item work orders are created, transactions and changes to the master work order are pushed down to the parts lists of the individual child style item work orders.
Master Work Order Routing Instructions for Style Items
You use the Work Order Routing for Style Items program (PCW52) to create routing instructions for master work orders. You can copy and delete routings at the master work order level using the Work Order Routing for Style Items program. You can also run the Work Order Processing for Style Items program (R31F410) to create routing instructions. You run the Work Order Processing for Style Items program to protect against performance issues when a master work order contains a significant number of child work orders.
You must maintain routing instructions at the child work order level.
The system pushes changes at the child work order level up to the master work order.