"The inventory unit and/or item ratios cannot be changed, because the item is in use." Why do you receive this message and what can you do to resolve it?

"Inventory must be replenished at least to the minimum inventory level." Why do you receive this message and what can you do to resolve it?

This article contains the frequently used API calls for Inventory.

This article contains the commonly used API calls for Production Orders.

In a quote or order line, a specification allows you to specify an additional action for final production. Specifications can be charged to a customer independently of the number of final products and both separately or together with the final products.

The standard report 'Delivery Reliability Creditors' shows the delivery reliability of suppliers based on receipt dates of goods receipt lines. For each creditor, it displays how many deliveries were received early, on time, or late, including the number of days difference. The data is presented per order line with detailed information such as item description, ordered quantity, planned and actual receipt date. A pivot table shows the number of deliveries split by status and the corresponding percentages per supplier. The report supports supplier evaluation and optimization of the procurement process.

The standard report 'Revaluation List' provides an overview of the revaluation of inventory items within a selected period. It provides insight into the cost components such as material, man hours, machine costs, and outsourcing for each item and batch number, and calculates the total revaluation amount. The data is grouped by inventory group and includes subtotals and total amounts per component and total value. The report supports financial control and adjustment of inventory valuation.

The standard report 'Planning Overview Sales' provides an overview of sales orders and related production planning. Each order line displays information about items, quantities, delivery dates, planned production, reporting ready, and related operations. The report indicates whether the operation has started or finished, if the planned dates have been met, and if certain data is missing. Through visual signaling, it helps monitor delivery times and follow up on production activities.

The standard report 'Inventory Value List on Reference Period' shows the value of the inventory for the chosen fiscal year and period. It provides insight into stock movements per item, batch number, or general ledger account within a selected reference period. The data can be displayed per item or text line and are grouped by general ledger account. Additionally, a pivot table is shown with totals and an overview of the inventory amount per group. The report is intended to support financial accountability and control of inventory valuation.

The standard report 'Open Purchase Orders Concised' provides a concise overview of open purchase orders. The report includes data per order line such as the creditor, item description, order quantity, received quantity, backorder, delivery date, and order date. It offers visual signaling when delivery dates have passed and indicates for which production or sales order the items are intended. This report supports monitoring delivery times and following up on outstanding purchase obligations.

The standard report 'Counting List' displays a list of batches, items, and stock quantities (physical count) of all non-historical batches. This allows for stocktaking to be performed. This applies to both financial and non-financial batches.

The standard report 'PC-AC Production Orders' provides a detailed overview of production orders, including a comparison of pre-calculation and actual costs. For each order, data is displayed on items, quantities, material usage, operations, outsourcing, man-hours, and machine-hours. The report shows both pre-calculation and actual costs, including deviations per cost type. This provides insight into actual performance compared to expectations, including PC-AC factors and deviation amounts, sorted by production order and production group.

This article contains the frequently used API calls for Articles and Bills of Materials.

In the My Company module, you can find the report Summary of Open Sales Orders (8638) in the sample view. This report provides an overview of all sales order lines that have not yet been delivered.

Sometimes it is useful to recalculate the price for a line in the sales quote, or to calculate the price for the sales order. Or to use the pre-calculation in a production order for determining the price of a sales order line. We explain how this works in this article.

"Invalid unit '%1' within purchase order '%2', line '%3'. No ratio is known for the unit." Why do you get this message and what can you do to resolve it?

With the MKG API, it is possible to establish integrations between your ERP package and third-party software. From the Smart Industry perspective, we are working on new applications and technologies, digitizing factories and the supply chain. In this webinar, we will show you the current possibilities to further automate your processes through add-ons. As an example, two integrations are highlighted: SOLIDWORKS and the Logistics Scan System.

With a connection to the Smart Connected Supplier Network (SCSN), you can automatically exchange order data with all companies that are also connected to the network.

Business processes are connected in an ERP system. In MKG you can easily navigate between linked processes, without having to manually open the relevant module and remember and retype or copy the correct order number, item number or other reference. To do this, use the link button or the Go to button. You can read more about this in this article.

In addition to ERP integration with SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS PDM, you can also opt for 3DEXPERIENCE® EBOM & MBOM – ERP integration at CAD2M. This link ensures integration between your ERP system and the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform.