Using a subcontract routing

[Former Member]

We would like to start using the subcontract functionality to send material out to sterilization. From what I understand we would use the routing for this purpose by selecting external processing in the routing and selecting the subcontract button. Doing this however, does not allow the creation of purchase Req. in the production order. It automatically sets the field "res/Purchase Reqs" in the external processing tab to "1" which is never create Purchase req. If the subcontract field is not selected it allows purchase reqs. Am I missing some other setting that is required to make this work?

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi,

If the material is externally processed maintain special procurement subcontracting in material master.The material should have the purchasing view maintained.Check opl8 t-code for Res/pur req.

[Former Member]

I checked OPL8 and found that it is set up to create purchase reqs immediately. I did the steps recommended below. My Production order still does not suggest purchase reqs. I think it has something to do with the subcontract indicator being turned on in the routing, which is pulling in a "1" (no purchase reqs) in the "res/Purchase Reqs" in the external processing tab on the production order.

This is a material that is internally manufactured, but is going to to a vendor for sterilization and coming back as a sterlized part.

1. create pur info rec (Me11)

2. In routing set op control key PP02.Header enter sub contractor info rec no

save.

3.MD61/MD02/MD04

4.Op confirm CO11N

5. note the PR number from co02 from op overview.

6. convert PR To PO ( ME58)

7. ME2O Send the material to subcontractor.

8. Thru MIGO receive the material

9. confirm the external processing op.

10. Mb31 GR Posting.

[Former Member]

Hi,

Check in the opl8 transaction whether correct

settings are set for PR

Use the following steps and try

Hi,

1. create pur info rec (Me11)

2. In routing set op control key PP02.Header enter sub contractor info rec no

save.

3.MD61/MD02/MD04

4.Op confirm CO11N

5. note the PR number from co02 from op overview.

6. convert PR To PO ( ME58)

7. ME2O Send the material to subcontractor.

8. Thru MIGO receive the material

9. confirm the external processing op.

10. Mb31 GR Posting.

Thanks,

nandha