Work Center
Work Center is master data in the Manufacturing module. This data becomes an option in other transactions, so its contents need to be kept tidy from the start.
Used By
operations admins according to menu access rights
Data Type
master
Search Keys
Code, Name
When to Use This Form
- When the company needs to create, tidy up, or update Work Center data.
- When this data needs to be available as an option in transactions, reports, filters, or other settings.
- When there is a change in policy, organization structure, related party data, or operational data.
Before You Start
- Make sure reference data such as Division, Production Department, and Finished Goods Storage Department has been created and is still active.
- Make sure the selected division matches the branch or business unit being processed.
- Make sure the department matches the work location, warehouse, or cost center.
Workflow
- Open Production / Production Setup / Work Center.
- Enter the code and name in a format that other users can easily search.
- Complete the grouping, active status, account, address, tax, or other references if available.
- Make sure the data is not duplicated and the naming is consistent.
- Click Save. Active data can be used immediately in related transactions or reports.
Key Fields
| Field | Explanation for Users | Status |
|---|---|---|
Code
id |
Code identifies the data. Use a consistent pattern so it is easy to find. | Required |
Name
name |
Name is the name shown on screen, in data selections, and in reports. | Required |
Division
division |
Division determines the branch or business unit that owns the transaction, stock, document numbers, and reports. | Required |
Production Department
productiondepartement |
Production Department determines the related department, work location, warehouse, or cost center. | Required |
Finished Goods Storage Department
storedepartement |
Finished Goods Storage Department determines the related department, work location, warehouse, or cost center. | Required |
Last Modified
updatetimestamp |
Last Modified is audit information filled in automatically by the application. | Optional |
Details and Relations
- This form has no detail table. The data is saved directly from the main fields.
What Happens After Saving
- Active data appears as an option in transactions, reports, or other settings that use this data.
- Changing the name, account, active status, or grouping can affect how users read old data in reports.
- If any data is not valid, the application rejects the save and shows a validation message.
Common Problems
- Data cannot be saved: check the required fields, number and date formats, and the validation message shown.
- Data does not appear when searched: check the active status, user access rights, division/department filters, and the search keyword.
- Duplicate data: use consistent codes and names before creating new master data.
Available Fields
The following list summarizes the fields available on the form. Rarely used fields are still listed so they are easy to look up during training or support.
| Field | Explanation for Users | Status |
|---|---|---|
Code
id |
Code identifies the data. Use a consistent pattern so it is easy to find. | Required |
Name
name |
Name is the name shown on screen, in data selections, and in reports. | Required |
Division
division |
Division determines the branch or business unit that owns the transaction, stock, document numbers, and reports. | Required |
Production Department
productiondepartement |
Production Department determines the related department, work location, warehouse, or cost center. | Required |
Finished Goods Storage Department
storedepartement |
Finished Goods Storage Department determines the related department, work location, warehouse, or cost center. | Required |
Note
memo |
Note is used for additional remarks so the reason for the entry or data change is easy to understand. | Optional |
Created By
usercreate |
Created By is audit information filled in automatically by the application. | Optional |
Modified By
useredit |
Modified By is audit information filled in automatically by the application. | Optional |
Last Modified
updatetimestamp |
Last Modified is audit information filled in automatically by the application. | Optional |
User Checklist
Menu Location
- Production / Production Setup / Work Center
/form/mrpworkcenter