Create Group Technology Class

This document explains how to create a group technology class in 'Group Technology Class. Open' (MMS042).

The group technology class indicates a technical relationship that is used to group items and also used as a selection criterion. After creating a group technology class(es), you may assign it to an item in 'Item. Open' (MMS001/F). This grouping is used for the detailed release of printouts on the lines in a picking list.

Outcome

After you create group technology classes and assign them to selected items, you can use these classes to indicate a technical relationship for a group of items.

Before You Start

No prerequisites exist.

Follow These Steps

  1. Start 'Group Technology Class. Open' (MMS042).

  2. On the B panel, enter a value in the 'Group technology class' field and select the Create option.

  3. On the E panel, enter a description and name in the respective fields.

  4. Click Next to save the record.

  5. Start 'Item. Open' (MMS001/F) to create or change an item.

  6. On the F panel, select the desired 'Group technology class' ID and click Next to save.