Phase In/Out Multiple product structures

Hello

Reusing older revisions can be done by copying the older revision to a new revision with a non conflicting validity period. Updating revision numbers is tricky and risky as the functionality is not designed to support your requirement.

Have you tried using alternates? This will allow to reuse ratios which have been used before, allow easier switch between different BOMs, and remove the hassle of phasing out older revisions (and the build up of revisions). Even though this could build up a number of alternates, reusability of alternates within the valid time of the revision could slow down the build up.

Furthermore, you can use the rules with ‘minimum lot size based qty’ to change the alternate automatically depending on the volume (lot size). If there is a definite and logical way that decides the ratios, then it is possible to consider Configuration Structures as well.

Above are some options that can be used. But without knowing the exact business scenario it is not easy to make recommendations on application setup.

Hope above helps. Do get back if you have further questions.

Regards
Chamila

Hi Chamila,

Thanks for the reply. Our initial thought processes was using alternates; which we use when on SO. The period we are looking at is days 3-9 where we are running on  requisitions (based on material availability/quality we can adjust the recipe to match supply).  I have not seen that there is the ability to say we will run an alternate structure for a set period and then revert back to standard.

It looks like IFS functionality lends to having to put in place recipe revisions to control requisitions but we will get a high revision count over time doing this hence the question.

Cheers,

James