How to use the demand solution 'Purchasing via the Purchase List'

Through a process notification, MKG immediately makes it clear that a demand has arisen in the material line and provides you with several options to resolve this demand. By selecting the demand solution 'Purchasing via the purchase list', you create a new purchase order. Follow the steps below to create a new purchase order from a production order.

Step 1: Open the order

Search and select the production order on the module start page and go to the 'Materials' tab in the production semi-finished product.

Step 2: Go to the process notification

The field Line process notifications contains the process notification "There is an outstanding demand". Click in the line in the field. You will now see the following options to resolve this demand:

1. Reserve from stock
2. Cancel
3. Purchase via the Purchase List
4. Produce via the Production List

Step 3: Select the demand solution

Select the option 'Purchasing via the purchase list'. MKG now automatically opens the module Purchase Orders. At the top of your screen, the Purchase List appears, and at the bottom, you see the purchase order to be created.

Step 4: Create the purchase order

First, select the material line in the Purchase List, click on Add Line