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Merge MRP Orders
Merge MRP Orders is an Odoo module designed to streamline manufacturing workflows by consolidating multiple Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) orders into a single, unified order. By merging orders that share the same product or bill of materials, it reduces redundancy, simplifies order management, and enhances operational efficiency. The module supports merging for orders in draft, confirmed, or in-progress states, and provides instant notifications in the chatter, ensuring full transparency and improved collaboration across the production team.
Features
Consolidate Orders Efficiently
This module enables users to merge multiple MRP orders that have the same product or bill of materials into a single order. This reduces duplication and simplifies manufacturing planning, allowing teams to focus on production rather than order management.
Automatic Creation and Cancellation
When merging orders, the module automatically generates a new consolidated order while canceling the individual selected orders. This automation ensures that production records remain accurate without requiring manual adjustments. Users benefit from a cleaner order workflow and reduced administrative overhead, allowing the team to maintain focus on core manufacturing operations.
Real-Time Chatter Notifications
The module provides real-time notifications in the chatter for any merged orders. This keeps all stakeholders informed about changes to MRP orders, enhancing communication and collaboration within the production team.
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1.) Settings View for Manufacturing
Configure the merging options for MRP orders.
Navigation : Settings → Manufacturing
2.) Manufacturing Orders
Select the orders you want to merge, and click on Merge MRP Order under the "Action" menu.
3.) User Error View (State Validation)
An error message appears if you try to merge orders in the 'done' state. Only orders in the draft, confirmed, or in-progress state can be merged.
Error Message:"Please select draft/confirmed/in-progress state orders."
4.) User Error View (Product/Bill of Materials Mismatch)
If the selected MRP orders do not have the same product or bill of materials, the system will show an error message.
Error Message:"Selected MRP orders have different products or bills of materials."
5.) Merge MRP Pop-up View
After selecting the valid orders, the merge options pop-up appears, allowing you to specify merge type and locations for components and finished products.
Navigation : Manufacturing Orders → Action → Merge MRP Orders
6.) Merge MRP Orders with Different Merge Types
Depending on the selected merge type, the system will merge orders accordingly and apply the relevant settings.
7.) Merge MRP Orders View
Here, the selected MRP orders are merged into one order based on the chosen merge type. The original orders are cancelled, and a new merged order is created.
8.) Manufacturing Orders
After merging, a new manufacturing order is created based on the selected merge type, and the original orders are automatically cancelled.
Navigation : Manufacturing Orders → Operations
9.) Manufacturing Orders Form View
In the form view, users can see that both MRP orders have been successfully merged into a single order.
10.) Manufacturing Orders View with Chatter
Users can see a notification in the chatter when MRP orders are successfully merged, providing a clear record of the action.
11.) Manufacturing Settings View
To enable the option for subtracting merged quantities, check the "Subtract Merged Quantity" setting.
Navigation : Settings → Manufacturing → Manufacturing Order Merge Operations → Merge Type
12.) Merge MRP Orders Pop-up View
After selecting the orders and applying the merge action, a pop-up appears displaying the details of the selected MRP orders. This pop-up allows you to review the orders before merging.
Navigation : Manufacturing → Action
13.) Manufacturing Orders List View
In the Manufacturing Orders list view, the user can see the newly created order after merging alongside other orders in the list.
14.) User Error View
If the user attempts to add a quantity greater than the order line quantity during the merge, this error will be displayed, preventing the action.
15.) User Error View
If the user tries to merge fewer than two orders, this error will appear, preventing the merge.
User Guide