I need to use inspection processing during a production operation to inspect manufactured parts. I have an inspection plan and specification attached to the operation already. How do I make the parts appear for inspection inside of inspection processing? I want this to happen automatically without Non-conforming all of the parts.
It does not appear in Inspection Processing. You need to use the Inspection Results Entry screen.
Is there a way to record who inspected the parts with this method?
This doesn’t really work. When you mark a part for inspection and set up an inspection plan, certain transactions trigger the need for the inspection. Like on the MES screen when you End Activity and enter a completed Qty the system will call for an inspection. IF you have a configurator-based inspection, you can do it right then and there, if not, the completed Qty will appear in the Inspection Queue (If i recall all the processes correctly).
You can set that up yourself in the Inspection Plan. I added a field to automatically capture the UserID that was doing the inspection.
Where do you mark a manufactured part for inspection? I am only aware of the Inspection Required checkbox on the Class, which seems to be meant for purchased parts. When I complete parts through MES that have an Inspection Plan and Specification on the operation, the system does not force me to enter Inspection Data.
That’s the right place. Part Class is for Inventory parts, of any kind, and allows different treatment for different classes of inventory. (Product Group is for Sales though, not inventory)
From Epicor Help:
Use Part Class Maintenance to establish part classes for inventory parts. Part classes are not required in Epicor ERP; but use them when it is important to classify inventory materials for reporting purposes. Part classes are assigned to each part in Part Maintenance.
Example: If you have three distinct types of raw materials, establish three-part classes to review the stock status and other inventory reports for the different types.
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I meant that the flag seems to be meant for purchased parts, since the field help is narrowly focused on inspection for purchased parts. But you are right, it does work. Now I get the soft warning about requiring inspection data entry.
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Thanks, had no idea that the Part Class drove this.
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