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Hi all,

After upgrading from IFS Cloud 23R2 to 24R2 we realized that the component usage factor in the configuration structure is now validated to be between 0% and 100%. 

This causes issues on the user experience because they will no longer be able to save modifications on structure lines with component usage factors > 100. 

We have several components which currently have a factor > 100%, e.g. for custom cable lengths which can be configured and the base length of 1 meter will be multiplied by the configured value. If the average desired length is for example 5 meters, the component usage factor would be 500% to calculate the correct demands for the components based on the planned quantities from master scheduling.

Does anyone know what the idea behind the limitation between 0 and 100% is? We could just deactivate the validation on the clients and as a quick fix, but are afraid, that there are any consequential errors because of this change.

Thanks

Hi,

The behavior of the component usage factor differs from what is described in the example.

The usage factor represents the estimated frequency with which a component is used in the configuration of a parent part. The default value is 1.0, meaning the component is used in 100% of cases (i.e., included in nearly every order).
For example, a usage factor of 0.4 implies that the component is expected to be used in 40% of the orders.

In essence, this factor indicates how often the component is included in the typical configuration of the parent part during manufacturing.

In the provided example, increasing the cable length to 5m is a change in Quantity per Assembly (QPA), not a change in the usage factor.

If demand estimation is required, it can be calculated as:

Estimated Demand = Σ (Top Part Order Qty × Usage Factor × QPA)  (also need to consider scrap factors, etc.)

Hope this helps clarify the concept.

Best regards,
Nirmitha

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