When dealing with assemblies in Unleashed, challenges with cost field behaviour and component quantity calculations may sometimes arise. These issues are primarily tied to automated system adjustments, such as those based on the Average Landed Cost (ALC) and manual editing of component quantities. Below, we outline common issues and their resolutions.
Cost field is greyed out for components on an Assembly
The cost field for raw materials (components) in an assembly is greyed out due to the application of the Average Landed Cost (ALC). If the product in question has stock on hand, its Unit Cost in an Assembly is automatically populated from the product's current ALC. When additional stock is added to inventory, the ALC is recalculated. The cost field will then update accordingly for the assembly, reflecting the new stock's impact until the Assembly is completed.
This automation ensures consistency and accuracy in cost tracking across your inventory. If you find the field uneditable, it indicates the system is managing the cost based on current calculations.
Fix incorrect raw material quantities after changing an Assembly's quantity
In cases where component quantities are miscalculated during an assembly, it often results from manual adjustments.
Manual Edits and Ratios: If you manually adjust a component quantity within an assembly, Unleashed retains this manual ratio. Subsequent alterations in the assembled quantity will adjust the component proportions accordingly for that specific assembly.
Consistency in New Assemblies: Newly created assemblies will reset to use the Bill of Materials (BOM)-defined quantities.
Steps to resolve the issue
Whilst the Assembly is in Parked or custom status:
Adjust Component Quantities: Modify the component quantities back to the desired values directly in the affected assembly.
Recreate the Assembly: Alternatively, delete the problematic assembly and create a new one. This will discard manual edits, restoring the BOM-defined component quantities.
By following these steps, your component quantities will align with the intended values, preventing further discrepancies.