Understanding Production Number Structure Definition

Use the Production Number Structure Definition program (P34402) to define the structure of production numbers for production controlled items. For each production number type and company combination, you can:

• Define a separator value.

• Define the segments in a production number.

• Define the sequence of segments in the production number.

The production number type and company is a unique combination. You cannot duplicate the production number type for the same company. You can use a production number type with a different company to define another unique production number structure definition.

At least one segment is required when defining a production number structure. You cannot repeat a segment in the structure definition.

The system automatically populates the segment sequence when a segment is selected. The Segment Sequence field is disabled and not available for user input. If you want to change the segment sequence, you must manually change the order of the segments in the list.

The system stores production number structures in the Production Number Structure File table (F34402). Company, Production Number Type, and UniqueKeyIDInternal are the primary keys for the F34402 table.

You can edit a production number structure definition on the Production Number Structure Revisions form to change segment selection and delete individual segments.

On the Production Number Structure Definition form, you can delete an entire structure definition using the Delete button.