Create an Item Assembly Structure

You use the Item Master (SP) application to create an item assembly structure (IAS), which is a list of individual parts and subassemblies that you must have to build an item or define the requirements for a location. You use IASs primarily on rotating items and items in a kit, and you can apply them as a template when creating new rotating asset and location records.

When you create an IAS for an item, the following rules apply:

If the parent item is a rotating item, you can add either rotating or non-rotating items to the IAS.
If the parent item is a non-rotating item, you can add only other non-rotating items to the IAS; rotating items cannot be added to the IAS if the parent item is not a rotating item.
If the IAS is for an item kit, you cannot include rotating or condition-enabled items.

By using the Move To action to change the Current Level item, you can also traverse up and down the hierarchy, viewing item assembly structures that are nested within other IASs. The Children table window shows the IAS of the item listed as the current item. The Move To action does not work unless an item has an IAS associated with it.

To create an item assembly structure for an item:

Display the item record for which you want to create an item assembly structure.
From the Item Assembly Structure tab, click New Row to open the Children's table window.

In the Item field, enter a value or click Detail Menu to select an option and retrieve an item to add to the IAS.
If appropriate, change the number in the Quantity field.
If appropriate, enter remarks for this item in the IAS.
If appropriate, click New Row to add another item.
After you add the items to the IAS, click Save Item to associate the IAS to the item record.

To create an item assembly structure for an item:

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