RE: Low level codes not in sync

Kevin,

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't MRP use the low level code to determine 
the item planning order so that it will not miss a demand.  So if an item is at 
the wrong low level code, isn't possible the system could not plan an order for 
an item.

Terry Moffitt
Mfg. Engineer
Altek Inc.



-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Fox [mailto:kdfox@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 10:19 AM
To: mapics-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: Low level codes not in sync


Robert, 

As usual you are correct.  Everyone should take note of this as it has caused 
much confusion over the past few years.

The LLC is updated during BOM maitenance ONLY if the LLC is at a higher level 
as a result of the maintenance that is processed.

There was a problem with the Green Screen program having the incorrect LLC 
which was fixed on SH71748 (R6 PTF 6365, R7 PTF2919

Kevin Fox
"kdfox@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" 



I don't know what you mean about deleting components. If you are refering to 
using
a component at level 4 in one bill and level 7 in another bill and then later 
deleting
the level 7 component.  If my memory serves me right, BoM maintenance never 
reduced
the low level code only increased it.
 
Robert Russell
Paragon SI

        -----Original Message----- 
        From: Chris Neely [mailto:Chris.Neely@xxxxxxxxxx] 
        Sent: Thu 12/16/2004 4:10 PM 
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        Subject: Re: Low level codes not in sync
        
        

        I am running EPDM however.
        
        
        
        
        Kevin Fox <kdfox@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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        12/16/2004 01:36 PM
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        The number one reason that low level codes get out of sync is non-MAPICS
        methods of changing data in the product strucure and / or costing.
        
        Check to make certain you do not have any non-MAPICS programs updating
        product structures. (i.e. someone with client access and MS Access
        Database)
        
        You should run in dedicated mode because a reorg can effect other
        sub-systems besides product structures.  ie. IM files, MO files, MRP
        files, MPSP files, etc.)
        
        I monitor these files at least once a month.  If they are out of sync, I
        try to determine the cause.
        
        Also note:  just deleting componenets from bills of material can cause 
the
        low level codes to be out of sync.  If your running the latest code, 
this
        has been corrected in a PDF that the unattached job uses to keep the 
files
        in sync.
        
        Kevin Fox
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