SAP B1 Troubleshooting – Production order cancellation Required

How to Cancel a Production Order in SAP B1

Managing production order effectively is critical in SAP B1. However, users often encounter a scenario where a production order needs to be canceled even after the issue and receipt have been completed. This guide provides a step-by-step solution to cancel a production order using a disassembly production order.

Error Description

Problem Statement: How can a user cancel a production order if the issue and receipt have already been completed?

To cancel a production order in such cases, follow the steps outlined below.

Step-by-Step Solution

1. Create a Disassembly Production Order

A disassembly production order must be created for the Bill of Materials (BOM) mentioned in the original production order, with the planned quantity matching the production order quantity.

Note: Disassembly production orders can only be created for items, not for resources.

2. Select the Type as ‘Disassembly’

Choose the ‘Disassembly’ type while creating the new production order.

3. Select the BOM from the Original Production Order

Ensure that the BOM selected matches the original production order to maintain inventory accuracy.

4. Add the Disassembly Production Order

Once all necessary fields are filled, add the disassembly production order.

5. Release and Update the Disassembly Production Order

Click ‘Release’ and choose ‘Update’ to proceed.

6. Open the Production Order and Perform a Receipt for Components

Right-click on the production order and select ‘Receipt Components.’

7. Add the Receipt from the Production Screen

The receipt from the production screen will open. Click ‘Add’ to update the document. This ensures that raw material stocks are correctly received back into inventory.

8. Close the Screen and Reopen the Disassembly Production Order

After completing the receipt process, right-click the disassembly production order again.

9. Issue the Finished Goods (FG) Item from Inventory

The ‘Issue for Production’ screen will open. Add the document to reduce FG item stock from inventory.

10. Close and Update the Disassembly Production Order

Finally, choose ‘Closed’ and update the disassembly production order. This successfully cancels the original production order.

SAP B1 Production Order Cancellation Made Easy

By following the steps outlined above, users can successfully cancel a production order in SAP B1, even if the issue and receipt were previously completed. Utilizing the disassembly production order method ensures proper inventory tracking and maintains the accuracy of financial records.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for SAP Business One Users

1. How to Reverse a Goods Issue in SAP Business One?

Solution: Navigate to Inventory → Inventory Transactions → Goods Issue, locate the document, and use Copy To → Goods Receipt to reverse the transaction.

2. How to Enable Batch Number Management for an Item?

Solution: Navigate to Administration → Setup → Inventory → Item Master Data, select the item, and enable Batch Numbers under Manage Item by.

3. How to Adjust Inventory After a Stock Count?

Solution: Use Inventory Counting to update actual stock levels and post differences using Inventory Posting.

4. How to Fix ‘Cannot Add Row Without Complete Selection of Serial/Batch Numbers’ Error?

Solution: Ensure batch/serial management is enabled, then manually select batch/serial numbers before adding the transaction.

5. How to Handle Over-Received Purchase Orders?

Solution: Adjust the quantity in Goods Receipt PO or create an additional receipt for the extra stock.

6. How to Resolve ‘Transaction Not Balanced’ Error in Journal Entries?

Solution: Check debit and credit amounts, currency conversion, and rounding differences, then adjust accordingly.

7. How to Manage Vendor Advances in SAP Business One?

Solution: Record advance payments via Banking → Incoming Payments → Vendor, then apply them against future purchase invoices.

8. How to Automate Recurring Transactions in SAP Business One?

Solution: Use Financials → Recurring Transactions to define recurring postings with automatic execution settings.

9. How to Resolve ‘Document Status is Closed’ Error When Trying to Edit a Document?

Solution: Reverse linked transactions, use a Credit Memo, or duplicate and modify the document.

10. How to Set Up Approval Procedures for Documents?

Solution: Go to Administration → System Initialization → Approval Procedures, create rules, assign approvers, and enable notifications.

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