Release Date - 4/20/17
This feature will allow a user to copy the product structure for a parent from a different item if the production order parent item has no components. When this occurs, the component screen is shown with no components listed.
A new F1=Copy BOM option has been added. If the user presses the F1 key, he/she will be prompted to enter a parent item number.
Enter the parent item number to use to copy the product structure. F7/F8 item number and description search is supported from this field. The item number entered must be on file in the Item Master file and it must have a product structure on file. After entering a valid item number, the components are copied to the order and the components are displayed.
From here, the user can change the component information shown on the screen.
Please note that this feature subject to Global (User) security setup. Screen 6, field # 11 Allow User Customize Material Wo? = Y
(please see screen below).
Main -> System Utility -> Password Setup -> Global Security -> Global Default (or User) Security Setup.