Replace before production
A dummy product can be used in situations where it is undecided which product is to be used in the final production.
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The dummy Product (ART) is replaced before production starts.
A dummy Product (ART) must be of the type = Z - non stock materials.
In the Product (ART) application, select the dummy product, or create a new one.
Click on the Properties tab and then the Production tab.
Enable the Replace before production checkbox.
Using this Product (ART) in the production will prompt a warning on the Production Work Order (PWO), a yellow flag with the text: "Needs material replacement to release".
Select the Production work order (PWO) and press ENTER, or create the Production work order (PWO) from the Production work orders (PWOMENU) application.
In the Production work order (PWO) application, click on Structure button to open the Production structure (KITDOC) application.
In the Production structure (KITDOC) application, click on the dummy part to select it and press ENTER to open the PWO Structure Part Item popup.
Right click or press F12 and select the Replace product in structure option to open the Part select popup.
Either select or search for a part to replace the dummy product. When the part is selected, press ENTER.
Navigate back to the Production work order (PWO) application.
The dummy part with type = Z has now been replaced and the warning flag is gone. The Production work order (PWO) can now be released by clicking the Release button in the Actions area.