• MRP is not writing into ORDERS table in some items, saying that for that suggestion - Record already exists

    After executing the FUNBCN for MRP, it gives me this error for 2 items: <0001 Table : ORDERS [ORD] <0001 Key : 6 SUG103240000669629 ITM000021322 <0001 Record already exists I looked into ORDERS table and there is nothing created with that number.…
  • MRP/MPS not producing desired WOS

    I'm struggling to make MRP/MPS provide WOS the way I need them. There are "leftovers" from work orders that the system will count as inventory and either give messages to reduce firmed orders or give wrong WOS. This product is good for that one week,…
  • Setting MRP Default BOM Different from MPS Default BOM

    Looking for any words of wisdom or experience in driving MPS from a different BOM, than MRP. All on the same site in the Requirements Parameters Settings. Goals: Allow Purchasing to have a ‘pure’ BOM from which to purchase from (BOM 1) Allow Production…
  • MRP and MPS Prodcuts

    Hi folks! We're in the middle of converting some of our products from MRP to MPS. We noticed on one product the MPS processing wasn't recognizing an existing WOF for supply and suggested an order(EOS) which it really shouldn't. We tested a few scenarios…
  • MRP and Subcontract

    We're exploring using the subcontracting functionality in X3. First thing I noticed is I'm not getting any supply suggestions from MRP. The product site record is set to subcontract suggestion and there is a subcontract BOM. Other than being a subcontract…
  • Version Management, MRP and Safety Stock

    Hi can anybody clarify for me how MRP handles the safety stock level on the product-site record where the product is version managed? if we have multiple active versions of the product - lets say 3 and we have a safety stock level set at 10. does…
  • MRP operation loads from suggested work roders

    Does X3 create operations for suggested work orders? I have the ROP set for MRP pegging and have the load calculation on for the requirements parameter but not seeing operations for suggested work orders. Routings are out there.
  • How to Allocate stock/create shortage against intervention

    Hi Guys, V12 PU 25. Wondering if there is a way to manage the following scenario involving service interventions. When creating an intervention typically we need to specify the parts required for the job. We can do this under the consumption…
  • EOQ and Technical lot

    We're trying to get MRP to do WOS's in increments using the EOQ and Technical lot. Here's the situation. Say the build needs to be 9,123 to get to ideal inventory position. What we're trying to get is 2 WOS's of 4,000 each and 1 WOS of 2,000 which would…
  • MRP Available stock vs By order

    Internal constraints don't allow us to have a WOF of more than 5,000. If we have a SOF for 15,000 and 3 WOF's for 5,000 each, replanning wants us to increase the first WOF to 15,000 and cancel the other two WOF's in the same time bucket. Is there a way…
  • Stock location or status not nettable for MRP

    We have a requirement to have some items in stock but not show as available for MRP. I looked for a flag on the location or location type to say not for MRP, but can't seem to find anything. We want MRP to see Quality stock including status R since…
  • Sage X3 Fixed assets depreciation Calculation done but cannot see the Changes in Journal Entry

    I have implemented the fixed asset in Sage X3 version PU9 as per the curriculum provided in the training by Fixed asset instructor from Sage University. Performed every step as per his instruction. only problem that I found was I cannot see the any…
  • Anyone else interested in a separate MRP/Planning forum?

    Might be good to have something very specific for manufacturing and distribution. Sage 500 had that and it was really good.
  • How to inform MRP of regular receipts

    We have a process similar to a bottle return, where we regularly receive 60/widgets back from customers a week. How can I inform MRP of these POSs? Forecasts show planned deductions, how do i show planned receipts without creating POP/POF?
  • Does MRP pegging only do suggested materials and not loads?

    Still a newbie here....
  • How does MRP determine Suggested Work Order Start date

    Can someone shed some light on how MRP calculates the suggested work order start date. We have a demand forecast for quantity 1 in week 4 of Feb When we run enterprise planning it shows that the requirement date based on the demand forecast…
  • Statistical Re-Ordering - ACODNUM ERROR

    Getting the above error message when running statistical re-ordering function. All the sequence seem to be in place. Thanks to advise.
  • Material Variance Calculation in X3

    I am working within the WIPCOST (Manufacturing Module) table and trying to determine the calculation of material variance. I put in my Work Order number in the MFGNUM field. The TXNTYP is 9 for Material Variance. Then the AMOUNT is what is booking to…
  • Material Variance Calculation in X3

    I am working within the WIPCOST (Manufacturing Module) table and trying to determine the calculation of material variance. I put in my Work Order number in the MFGNUM field. The TXNTYP is 9 for Material Variance. Then the AMOUNT is what is booking to…
  • Safety stock lead time in MRP

    I have an issue with MRP processing that I think should be easy but it not. If I have a product that has a safety stock set at 20 and I have 20 in stock and get a sales order to use 10 and allocate those. MRP sees that it needs to reorder safety stock…