Validating Assembly Lines

The following checks can be performed on the assembly line model integrity:

There are no divergent line structures and segments present.
There is correct usage of cost components and calculation office.
The definition of the line segment structure. For example, if it start with a buffer, connected in a chain and so on.
The definition of the work centers. The supplying line must feed a line station on the main line.
The definition of assignments is correct. For example, one or more active average and non-average assignments must be present.
There must be no gaps in the assembly lines.
There must be no loops in the assembly line cycles.
There must be one enterprise unit present for each assembly line.

Start the Assembly Lines (tiasl1530m000) session:

Select the assembly line. Click Validate on the appropriate menu. The Validate Assembly Lines (tiasl1230m000) session starts.

Note that clicking Validate is not a mandatory step. This step is automatically performed when you actualize the assembly lines, which is a step to be completed later on in the process. This intermediate Validate option allows you to check the assembly line structure.
Ensure that main line and supplying line are specified in the selection range.
Click Validate. Check the report. If the process runs without errors, LN sets the status of the assembly line structure to Validated for the main line and supplying lines.
Check that your lines have the Validated status. When a line is created/validated/actualized, lines undergo a change and are set/reset to the Modified status.

Actualizing Assembly Lines

Start the Assembly Lines (tiasl1530m000) session:

Select the assembly line. Click Actualize on the appropriate menu. The Actualize Assembly Lines (tiasl1231m000) session starts.
Click Actualize. Check the report. Analyze and correct issues, if required. If the process runs without errors, LN sets the status of the assembly line structure to Actualized for the main line and supplying line.