How to: Create Production Order Headers

You can create a production order manually, and the first step is to create a production order header.

In the following procedure, a firm planned production order is created. You can also create production orders with a different status.

To create a production order header

In the Search box, enter Firm Planned Prod. Order, and then choose the related link.
On the Home tab, in the New group, choose New.
In the No. field, insert the next number in the series.
In the Source Type field, select the source of the production order.
In the Source No. field, select the item number, family, or sales header for which the production order is to be generated.
Fill in the Quantity and Due Date fields according to your specifications.