Define Material

Explanation

This activity is used to add materials that are required to perform the work contained by the execution item template. It considers adding all possible material alternatives required by the execution item template.

Prerequisites

• An execution item template must exist.
• Parts must be defined in Part window.
• If the materials are to be connected to a job, the jobs must be defined on the Compatible Unit Template Navigator/Jobs tab prior to defining the materials for the execution item template.

System Effects

As a result of this activity, a material line will be created for the execution item template.

Window

Compatible Unit Template Navigator

Related Window Descriptions

Compatible Unit Template Navigator
Compatible Unit Template Navigator/Material

Procedure

1. Open the Compatible Unit Template Navigator window.
2. Search for an existing record.
3. Select the appropriate execution item template in the navigator.
4. Click the Materials tab.
5. Enter a new record and enter a value in the Part No and Planned Quantity fields.
6. Select the check box Handle only as a Purchase Part, if the required material need to be considered as a purchase part.
7. Save the information.