Re: Pick Release/Pick Confirm

We had exactly the same problem on 6.0.02. We didn't think that training the
users not to use F6 was sufficient as mistakes would still occur so we
modified the AS/SET programs to remove the F6 logic. Now we normally use F15 -
Release by line.

Regards,

Andrew Murphy
Teleplan
Havant, UK
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Sue Underwood wrote:

> My client is on BPCS version 6.02 (plf) AS/400 V4R2 and today one of our
> worst dreams came true.  During our testing before going 'live', we
> realized that a lot of damage could be done when a user entered the pick
> release (ORD550) or pick confirm (ORD570) screens, made no selections, but
> pressed F6 to Accept.  Today, this happened "LIVE" with pick confirm.  All
> orders that had any releases were suddenly moved to ship confirm status.
>  (An interesting side-point is that the allocations were left in place and
> no B transactions occurred, but the bills of lading were created.)
>
> After spending time looking through OGS, I don't see that anyone has
> reported the issue.  (And I would probably agree that it isn't an issue at
> every installation.)  So, my question is, how do you and/or your company
> prevent this inadvertent user error  (procedurally or programmatically)?
>
> BTW, our only mod to these programs is to default the 'allocated orders
> only' flags on both screens to a 'yes' value.
>
> Many thanks,
> Sue
>
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Andrew Murphy
TELEPLAN
D850 Business Process and Systems
01705 486363 x3334 Location:26/20
Mailto:Andrew_Murphy@uk.xyratex.com
http://www.xyratex.com


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