Source Document On Unbuild MO's

Unbuilding a Manufacturing Order (MO) is a critical process that often requires a clear reference to its origin, especially for audit and traceability purposes. The Source Document on Unbuild MO's feature introduces a new Source Document field on the Unbuild MO form to capture this information efficiently.

This feature offers two configuration modes (set in SME Settings):

1. Free Text
   1. Users can manually enter any custom reference in the Source Document field.
   2. Useful for flexible documentation or referencing external systems/processes.
2. Fetch from Source Document
   1. Automatically retrieves the source document (e.g., Sales Order, MO, or custom linked record) associated with the original build MO.
   2. Ensures consistency and reduces manual entry errors.

The mode can be switched at any time based on operational needs.

Example Use Case

1. A company unbuilds a finished product due to a quality issue or customer return.
2. The SME configuration is set to Fetch from Source Document.
3. When the user opens the Unbuild MO form, the Source Document field is auto-filled with the Sales Order reference that originated the original MO.
4. This reference is now available for reporting, audit trails, or internal notes.

Alternatively:

1. If the configuration is Free Text, the user can manually enter a reference like “QA Return - REF1234”.

Key Benefits

1. Improved Traceability
   Provides a clear reference for every unbuild action.
2. Configurable Flexibility
   Choose between auto-fetch or manual input as per business needs.
3. Audit-Ready
   Ensures better documentation for quality and compliance processes.
4. Reduced Errors
   Avoids manual entry mistakes with automatic source linking.
5. Enhanced Reporting
   Makes downstream analysis of unbuild activities easier.

Conclusion

The Source Document on Unbuild MO's feature brings clarity and control to unbuild operations in manufacturing workflows. Whether you need automation for high efficiency or manual entry for flexibility, this configurable tool enhances traceability, supports compliance, and simplifies reporting.