Set up locations for subcontracting

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Each subcontractor needs a location so that Business Central knows where components are consumed or transferred. This article explains how to configure subcontracting locations on vendor cards and set up transfer routes.

To learn more about how locations are assigned to components at runtime, and how transfer orders move materials, go to Manage components in subcontracting.

Set up subcontracting locations for vendors

Each subcontractor must have a location for subcontracting operations. We recommend that you create a separate location for each subcontractor to keep inventories separate.

1. Choose the icon, enter Vendors, and then choose the related link.
2. Open the vendor card for the subcontractor.
3. On the Shipping FastTab, in the Subcontracting Location Code field, specify the location.

The Linked to Work Center Group No. field shows whether the vendor is connected to a work center group. Business Central creates this link automatically through the Subcontractor No. field in the work center group.

Set up transfer routes

For components with the Transfer subcontracting type, set up transfer routes between your locations and the subcontractor locations.

1. Choose the icon, enter Transfer Routes, and then choose the related link.
2. Create a new route with the following information:
   • Transfer-from Code: The location where the component is stored.
   • Transfer-to Code: The subcontracting location code from the vendor card.
   • In-Transit Code: A transit location for the transfer.

If no transfer route is configured between two locations, Business Central automatically uses a direct transfer (without a transit location) when creating transfer orders.

Important

Correct location configuration is important for subcontracting processes to work properly. Incorrect configurations can lead to posting errors and inconsistent inventories.

Related information

Manage components in subcontracting
Set up subcontracting
Manufacturing
Setting Up Manufacturing
Inventory
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