If you are using all Manufacturing modules, roles are assigned against the stock item's contact details in Stock Control. You can create roles either here or in the stock item's contact details. Roles assist in the provision of items from specific warehouses. One role is allowed per contact. In the planning settings General tab, you specify the contact role that represents the buyer. MRPMaterials Requirements Planning (MRP). MRP recommends purchase orders, transfers and work orders to balance supply and demand. uses this information to set the buyer code information against a recommendation.
Open: Manufacturing System Manager > Settings > Maintain Roles.
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