# Packing Production Order
A Packing Production Order converts a bulk Semi-Finished Good (SFG) into one or more packed Finished Goods (FG) in a single transaction. You enter the SFG and its quantity, then allocate that quantity across different pack formats (for example 500 g and 1 kg packs). Each pack line becomes its own Production Order under the group, so aggregated issue and receipt still work as one action.
Overview & List View
Go to Production → Packing Production Order.
List columns: Id, Number #, Date, Semi-Finished Good, SFG Quantity, Status.
Quick filter tabs: Default, Approved, Draft, Cancelled, Closed.
Advanced Filters: Id, Item, Notes, Status, date, Created date.
List row actions: Edit (Draft), Delete (Draft), View.
Quick Start
- Click New.
- Set Date and Center.
- Select the Semi-Finished Good and enter the SFG Quantity (for example 100 kg).
- In Finished Good Packs, pick a Finished Good — only FGs that can be produced from the chosen SFG are listed.
- Choose the Pack (BOM) for that FG, then enter the Allocated SFG for the line. Pack Qty is calculated automatically from the BOM.
- Add more pack lines until the total Allocated SFG equals the header SFG Quantity.
- Click save or Save And Approve.
How It Works
- SFG → FG connection: The Finished Good list is driven by your Bill Of Materials. Only FGs whose BOM consumes the selected SFG as a raw material appear, so you always pick a valid pack for the chosen bulk material.
- Allocation → Pack Qty: Enter the SFG quantity you want to send to each pack format. The number of packs is derived from the pack BOM's raw-material ratio, so you don't calculate it by hand.
- One child order per pack line: Each pack line becomes a separate Production Order. This keeps each pack format's packing material and cost distinct, while the group still lets you issue and receive in one step.
- Validation: The sum of Allocated SFG across all pack lines must equal the header SFG Quantity before the order can be saved.
Worked Example
Scenario: You produced 100 kg of bulk Coconut Oil (SFG) and want to pack it into two retail formats — a 500 ml pack and a 1 litre pack.
Prerequisite — BOMs (created once in Bill Of Materials):
| **Finished Good** | **Pack BOM** | **SFG consumed per pack** |
|-------------------|--------------|---------------------------|
| Coconut Oil 500 ml | Coconut Oil 500 ml BOM | 0.5 kg |
| Coconut Oil 1 L | Coconut Oil 1 L BOM | 1 kg |
Because both BOMs list Coconut Oil (SFG) as a raw material, both Finished Goods appear once you select that SFG on the order.
On the Packing Production Order:
- Header — Semi-Finished Good = Coconut Oil, SFG Unit = kg, SFG Quantity = 100.
- Line 1 — Finished Good = Coconut Oil 500 ml, Pack (BOM) = Coconut Oil 500 ml BOM, Allocated SFG = 70. Pack Qty auto-calculates to 70 ÷ 0.5 = 140 packs.
- Line 2 — Finished Good = Coconut Oil 1 L, Pack (BOM) = Coconut Oil 1 L BOM, Allocated SFG = 30. Pack Qty auto-calculates to 30 ÷ 1 = 30 packs.
| **Finished Good** | **Pack (BOM)** | **Allocated SFG (kg)** | **Pack Qty** |
|-------------------|----------------|------------------------|--------------|
| Coconut Oil 500 ml | Coconut Oil 500 ml BOM | 70 | 140 |
| Coconut Oil 1 L | Coconut Oil 1 L BOM | 30 | 30 |
| **Total** | | **100** | |
The total Allocated SFG (70 + 30 = 100 kg) equals the header SFG Quantity, so the order saves. If you had entered 70 + 40 = 110, saving would be blocked with a message that the allocations must equal the SFG Quantity.
Then the flow completes as one set of actions:
- Approve — two child Production Orders are created (500 ml pack and 1 L pack).
- Create Issue For Production — a single issue covers the raw materials for both pack lines (the 100 kg of Coconut Oil plus each pack's packing material).
- Record a Production Voucher per pack line, so each format carries its own packing material and cost.
- Create Receipt From Production — receive 140 × 500 ml and 30 × 1 L into stock in one receipt. If only the 500 ml packs are done, receive those now and receive the 1 L packs later (partial receipt); the group stays open until everything is received.
| **Field** | **Description** |
|-----------|-----------------|
| Date * | Transaction date. |
| Center * | Production center. Applied to every pack line. |
| Semi-Finished Good * | The bulk SFG being packed. |
| SFG Unit * | Unit of measure for the SFG quantity. |
| SFG Quantity * | Total bulk quantity to pack (must equal the sum of allocations). |
| Source Production Order | Optional link to the originating SFG Production Order for traceability. |
Other Details
| **Field** | **Description** |
|-----------|-----------------|
| Branch | Branch when multi-branch is enabled. |
| Employee | Employee in charge. Applied to every pack line. |
| Notes | Remarks. |
Finished Good Pack Lines
| **Column** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| Finished Good * | Packed FG to produce. Only FGs producible from the selected SFG are listed. Use the info button to view item enquiry. |
| Pack (BOM) * | The pack format's BOM. Filtered by the selected Finished Good. Use the info button to view the BOM. |
| Allocated SFG * | Portion of the header SFG quantity assigned to this pack format. |
| Pack Qty * | Number of packs produced — auto-calculated from the pack BOM and Allocated SFG. |
View line table shows each created Production Order with Number [Id], Finished Good, Pack (BOM), Allocated SFG, Pack Qty, Unit, and Status.
Actions & Status
| **Action** | **Available when status is** |
|------------|------------------------------|
| Approve | Draft |
| Edit | Draft |
| Delete | Draft |
| Create Issue For Production | Approved, Inventory Issued, Partially Finished |
| Create Receipt From Production | Approved, Inventory Issued, Partially Finished |
| Cancel | Approved, Closed |
| Add/Update Note | All |
Aggregated issue: A single Issue For Production covers the raw materials for all pack lines, so you don't issue per pack.
Aggregated & partial receipt: A single Receipt From Production receives the packed goods. You can receive whatever pack lines are completed so far; a later receipt handles the remaining lines. The group stays open until all pack lines are received and in a terminal state.
FAQ
Why is my Finished Good not in the list?
The FG must have a BOM that consumes the selected Semi-Finished Good. Add the SFG as a raw material in that pack's BOM.
Why can't I save?
The total of all Allocated SFG values must equal the header SFG Quantity. Adjust the allocations so they add up.
How is Pack Qty calculated?
From the pack BOM's raw-material ratio for the SFG. Enter Allocated SFG and the packs are derived automatically — for example, 70 kg allocated to a 500 ml pack that uses 0.5 kg each gives 70 ÷ 0.5 = 140 packs.
How do different packs carry different packing materials and cost?
Each pack line is its own Production Order and Production Voucher, so each pack format absorbs its own packing material and cost correctly.
Can I issue and receive once for the whole order?
Yes — the group provides a single Issue For Production and a single Receipt From Production. Receipts can also be partial.
Which production setting affects this?
Review Production Settings for variance, quantity, and BOM rules.