How to: Balance an Intermediate

When the Batch Reporting window is used to post a batch order that has one or more package orders linked to it, the intermediate item that is the output of the batch order will be consumed as part of the package orders. Depending on adjustments made to these production orders, there may be a discrepancy between the output lines for the batch order and the consumption lines for the package orders.

This issue can be handled by the Intermediate Balancing Method feature.

To balance an intermediate

1. In the Search box, enter Batch Reporting, and then choose the related link.
2. In the Order No. field, enter the batch order whose intermediate you want to balance with one of more associated package orders.
3. On the Actions tab, in the Functions group, choose Balance Intermediate.
4. In the Intermediate Balancing Method window, select the intermediate balancing method you wish to use.
5. Choose the Yes button.

The program balances the intermediate according to the selected method so that the output quantity on the batch order lines is equal to the combined consumption quantities on the related package orders.