WIP Discrete Job Shortage
Description:
WIP report that lists discrete job Open Requirements and/or Shortages.
Report Modes
The report can be run in the following modes:
- Open Requirements - Reports all Open Requirements
- Shortage based on Net QOH - Reports requirements with shortages against Nettable Quantity Onhand
- Shortage based on QOH - Reports requirements with shortages against Total Quantity Onhand
- Shortage based on Supply Sub/Loc - Reports requirements with Shortages against Onhand Quantity in the same supply Subinventory/Locator as specified in the job requirement.
Shortages
The report displays the Total Open Requirements, Onhand Supply, and Shortage by Component.Additionally the report includes the cumulative shortage by date required for each component.
Display Pegged Supply
If the MRP Plan parameter is specified, the report will show any supply that is pegged to the job components by the MRP Plan.
Report Templates
The following templates are available to restrict the report to showing Total Quantity Onhand, Nettable Quantity Onhand, or Subinventory/Locator matched Quantity Onhand.
- Nettable QOH - Displays Nettable Onhand Quantities only
- Nettable QOH with Pegged Supply - Displays Nettable Onhand Quantities only and Pegged Supply
- Subinventory/Locator Match QOH - Displays Subinventory/Locator Matched Onhand Quantities only
- Subinventory/Locator Match QOH with Pegged Supply - Displays Subinventory/Locator Matched Onhand Quantities and any Pegged Supply
- Total QOH - Displays Total (Nettable and Non-Nettable) Onhand Quantities only
- Total QOH with Pegged Supply - Displays Total (Nettable and Non-Nettable) Onhand Quantities only and any Pegged Supply
Parameters
Organization Code, Report Mode, Include Bulk, Include Supplier, Exclude Subinventory, Job From, Job To, Assembly From, Assembly To, Component From, Component To, Date Required From, Date Required To, Department From, Department To, Planner From, Planner To, Buyer From, Buyer To, Make or Buy, Schedule Group, Project, Requirement End Date, MRP Plan for Pegged Supply
Used tables
mtl_default_category_sets, mtl_item_categories, mtl_categories_kfv, mtl_parameters, wip_discrete_jobs, wip_entities, wip_lines, wip_requirement_operations, wip_schedule_groups, bom_departments, bom_components_b, mtl_system_items_vl, mtl_item_quantities_view, mtl_secondary_inventories, mtl_item_locations_kfv, mtl_reservations, mtl_sales_orders, per_people_x, pa_projects_all, wip_repetitive_schedules, mrp_gross_requirements, mrp_full_pegging, mrp_orders_sc_v, wip_total, wip_detail, mrp_supply
Categories
Dependencies
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Example Report
WIP Discrete Job Shortage 02-Aug-2021 054401.xlsx
Report SQL
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Case Study: Proactive Material Shortage Management
Executive Summary
The WIP Discrete Job Shortage report is a critical production planning tool designed to prevent manufacturing delays caused by material unavailability. By comparing the component requirements of open Discrete Jobs against current on-hand inventory, this report identifies shortages before they impact the shop floor. It supports multiple logic modes—including Net Quantity On-Hand (QOH) and Total QOH—to provide a realistic and actionable view of material readiness.
Business Challenge
In manufacturing, material shortages are a primary cause of missed delivery dates and idle production lines.
- Reactive Planning: Planners often discover shortages only when the shop floor attempts to issue material, leading to immediate stoppages.
- Inventory Visibility: Standard reports may show “total” inventory but fail to account for “non-nettable” subinventories (e.g., quarantine, defective) or material already reserved for other jobs.
- Complex Supply Logic: Determining availability requires checking not just the total stock, but stock in specific supply subinventories or locators defined on the Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Pegging Visibility: Understanding which supply orders (POs, Work Orders) are pegged to a specific requirement is difficult without navigating complex MRP screens.
The Solution
This report provides a sophisticated shortage analysis engine directly within a reporting format.
- Predictive Analysis: Calculates “Open Requirements” vs. “Onhand Supply” to highlight deficits immediately.
- Flexible Availability Logic:
- Net QOH: Considers only nettable subinventories.
- Total QOH: Considers all on-hand inventory.
- Supply Sub/Loc: Checks availability strictly within the specific subinventory/locator assigned to the component.
- Pegging Integration: Optionally displays supply pegged by the MRP plan, allowing planners to see if a PO is already inbound to cover the shortage.
- Cumulative Shortage: Displays cumulative shortage by date, helping to prioritize which jobs to reschedule.
Technical Architecture
The report logic is built upon the complex relationships between Work in Process and Inventory.
- Demand Source:
WIP_DISCRETE_JOBSandWIP_REQUIREMENT_OPERATIONSdefine the demand (what is needed and when). - Supply Source:
MTL_ONHAND_QUANTITIES_DETAIL(or related views likeMTL_ITEM_QUANTITIES_VIEW) provides the current stock position. - Item Definition:
MTL_SYSTEM_ITEMS_Bdefines item attributes like “Nettable” status and default supply locators. - MRP Integration: Joins with
MRP_GROSS_REQUIREMENTSandMRP_FULL_PEGGINGwhen the pegging option is enabled.
Parameters & Filtering
- Scope: Organization Code, Job Name (From/To), Assembly, Component.
- Report Mode: Open Requirements, Shortage based on Net QOH, Shortage based on QOH, Shortage based on Supply Sub/Loc.
- Dates: Date Required (From/To), Requirement End Date.
- Responsibility: Planner, Buyer, Department.
- Inclusions: Include Bulk Items, Include Supplier Items, Exclude Subinventory.
Performance & Optimization
- On-Hand Calculation: Calculating on-hand quantity on the fly can be resource-intensive. The report uses optimized views, but running for a specific “Schedule Group” or “Department” is recommended for large organizations.
- MRP Data: The “Display Pegged Supply” option requires joining to large MRP tables. Use this option only when necessary, as it significantly increases query complexity and runtime.
FAQ
Q: What is the difference between “Net QOH” and “Total QOH”? A: “Net QOH” excludes subinventories that are flagged as non-nettable (e.g., MRB, Scrap). “Total QOH” includes all inventory regardless of status.
Q: Does this report show shortages for Phantom assemblies? A: Phantom assemblies are typically blown through to their components. This report focuses on the components required by the Discrete Job itself.
Q: Can I see which specific job is causing the shortage? A: Yes, the report lists the specific Job and Operation where the component is required.
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