If you run production in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, you sometimes need to consume an item that isn’t on the production order’s bill of material. The “Add Component and Consume” function lets you add the item to the production order and consume it in a single step, directly from the shop floor window.
You don’t have to open the bill of material lines or edit the component list manually. You scan or select the production order, pick the item number, enter the quantity, and register it. Business Central adds the component to the production order and posts the consumption at the same time.
The function also updates the quantity per based on a best guess, so the production order reflects what you actually used. This makes it well suited for small items and miscellaneous parts that aren’t part of the standard bill of material.
What the Add Component and Consume function does
It’s a common situation in production: you need to add an item to a production order that isn’t in your component list. With the “Add Component and Consume” function, you can both add a component that isn’t on the bill of material and consume it in the same operation.
Normally you wouldn’t go into the bill of material lines to do this. Instead you select “Add Component and Consume” and let the function handle both actions for you.
How to register a component on the shop floor
The process is straightforward:
- Select “Add Component and Consume”.
- Scan or select the production order number.
- Select the item number you want to consume, for example item 1200.
- Enter the quantity, for example three pieces.
- Register it.
After you register, you have entered the item number on the production order and added it to the component line. If you open the production order again, you’ll see the component has been added at the end and that three pieces have been consumed.
Why this is useful for items outside the bill of material
This gives you an easy way to handle items that aren’t on the bill of material. It could be all kinds of small parts you need during production. Instead of editing the component list first and posting consumption afterwards, you consume the item directly from the shop floor window in one step. The function also updates the quantity per based on a best guess, so your production order stays accurate.
Q&A
Can I consume an item that isn’t on the production order’s bill of material?
Yes. The “Add Component and Consume” function lets you add an item that isn’t on the bill of material and consume it in the same operation, directly from the shop floor window.
Do I need to edit the bill of material lines manually to add a component?
No. You don’t have to open the bill of material lines. You select “Add Component and Consume”, scan or select the production order, choose the item and quantity, and register it. The component is added and consumed automatically.
What happens after I register the component?
The item number is entered on the production order and added to the component line. The consumption is posted, and the quantity per is updated based on a best guess.
When should I use Add Component and Consume?
Use it when you need to consume small or miscellaneous items that aren’t part of the standard bill of material. It lets you consume them directly from the shop floor without preparing the component list in advance.