Work Order Backorder Release

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Purpose

Release backordered work orders.

Overview

Use Work Order Backorder Release to release work orders on backorder. Select a location to release all backordered work orders for the location, or select the All check box to release all backordered work orders.

Before you can release a backordered work order, you must allocate the backordered raw materials in Work Order Allocate. After you release backordered work orders, you can print the work orders in Material Issue and proceed in the process of building finished goods to be sold.

Ribbon Home Tab Buttons

Button	Description
Exit	Click this button to close the Work Order Backorder Release window.
OK	Click this button to release backordered work orders for the selected location(s).

Main Tab Fields and Buttons

Field or Button	Description
All	Select this check box to release backordered work orders for all locations. This check box is selected by default.
Location Prefix	Enter a location prefix or name, or click the Lookup button to select a location prefix or name. To release backordered work orders for all locations, select the All check box. This field is only enabled if you clear the All check box.

Print Options Tab Fields and Buttons

Field or Button	Description
Output Option	These radio buttons are disabled in this window.
Process	Select whether to release backordered work orders by Scheduling Assistant. If you select the Schedule radio button, you can specify when the task occurs. These radio buttons are only enabled if the Disable Scheduling Assistant check box is cleared for your user ID in User Profile Maintenance.
Time	Enter the time to output or process, and select AM or PM. These fields are only enabled if the Schedule radio button is selected, and only available if the Once or Every radio button is selected.
Date	Enter the date (or first date) to output or process. This field is only enabled if the Schedule radio button is selected, and only available if the Once or Every radio button is selected.
Task Occurs	Select one of the following options: Once - Output or process at a specified date and time. Every - Output or process on a recurring basis. You can select to output/process at a specific time: every week on specified days after a specified number of days on the first or last day of each month after a specified number of minutes After - Output/process after a specified task is completed. These radio buttons are only enabled if you select the Schedule radio button.
Frequency	Select one of the following: Day of Week - Output or process every week on the selected days. Days - Output or process after a specified number of days, starting on a specified date. Month - Output or process on the first or last day of each month, starting on a specified date. Time - Output or process after a specified number of minutes, starting on a specified date. These radio buttons are only available if you select the Every radio button.
Day of Week	Select the day(s) of the week to output or process. These check boxes are only enabled if you select the Schedule radio button, and select the Every and Day of Week radio buttons.
Repeat Every X Days	Enter a number of days after which to output or process. This field is only available if you select the Days radio button.
Repeat On	Click the Lookup button and select whether to output or process on the first or last day of the month. This field is only available if you select the Month radio button.
Repeat Every X Minutes	Enter a number of minutes after which to output or process. This field is only available if you select the Time radio button.
Triggering Task Id	Click the Lookup button to select a task ID that will trigger the task. This field is only available if the After radio button is selected.
Triggering Task Name	This field displays the name of the triggering task. This field is only available if the After radio button is selected.
Triggering Task Description	This field displays the description of the triggering task. This field is only available if the After radio button is selected.
Task Description	Enter a description of the task. This can help users understand the purpose of a recurring task.
Scheduling Assistant Queue	Enter an active Scheduling Assistant queue for the task, or click the Lookup button to select a Scheduling Assistant queue. This defaults to the default queue for your user ID. This field is only enabled if you select the Schedule radio button, and you are assigned to a queue other than the Default queue.
External Email	Select this check box to send an email (outside of Apprise, using SMTP) when the task is completed.
Screen Alert	Select this check box to display an alert when the task is completed.
Internal Email	Select this check box to send an internal Apprise email when the task is completed.