Use a Change Order to Add a Manufacturer Part to an Item

This procedure creates a change order, adds an item, and associates the item with a manufacturer part.

1. Use Navigator to go to the Product Management work area. From the list of offerings, click Product Development.

2. Create a change order, using the following steps:

   • From the Tasks panel tab, click Create Change Order.

   • In the Create Change Order dialog, select a change type. Click Save and Close.

   • Enter the following details for the change order: number, name, and description.

   • Select the priority.

   • Click Save and Close.

3. Add the item as an affected object to the change order, using the following steps:

   • Click the Affected Objects side tab and click Select and Add.

   • Enter the item name and click Add.

4. After the item is added as an affected object, select the item and click Edit Affected Object.

5. Edit the item to add the manufacturer part, using the following steps:

   • On the Edit Item page, click AML.

   • Click Select and Add to add the manufacturer part as a recommendation.

   • Select the manufacturer name, part number, status, and context. Click OK.

     The manufacturer part is highlighted and includes a plus icon to indicate that it's a new assignment.

     Note: The change order must be approved for the manufacturer part to be implemented.

   • Click Save and Close.