Automatic versus manual ties

An automatic tie occurs when a source document is generated on an order in Sales Order Entry or KP Work Order Center Entry. A manual tie occurs when you specify a sales order or work order number in the Purchase, Transfer, Value Add, or Kit Production modules.

In Sales Order Entry, you can tie a single line item or multiple line items to a source document. You can also tie a single component or multiple components for a build-on-demand or nonstock kit to a source document. In KP Work Order Center Entry, you can tie the single component or multiple components for prebuilt or fabricated kits to a source document.

For automatic ties, ensure that all changes follow the line of creation.