Scrap is easy to handle when a defect is caught at receiving or incoming inspection. It gets harder when the material has already been kitted and the work order is in process. At that point, you need to dispose of the bad material, keep the work order moving, and make sure a replacement is requested so planning and purchasing see real demand.

In Cetec ERP, you can handle this by creating a part request that is explicitly due to scrap. That gives your team a consistent workflow for requesting replacement parts while documenting why additional material is needed.

When Scrap Is Found After Kitting

If a kitted component is found defective on the floor, you typically have three needs at once: record the scrap, prevent the bad part from being used, and trigger a controlled request for the replacement part. The goal is to avoid informal workarounds that leave inventory, WIP, and purchasing out of sync.

Set Up Part Request Permissions

Start by confirming which user(s) should be able to receive and fulfill part requests. If you do not know a user’s ID, open the Users tab on the Admin page and choose User List. The first column in the User List shows the User ID.

Next, open the Config Settings tab on the Admin page and choose Config Settings. Enter the chosen User ID next to the default_warehouse_picker_id setting. This controls which user is set as the default warehouse picker.

Adjust Part Request Config Settings

If you need to change additional part request behavior, stay in the Admin page Config Settings area. Searching for "part req" will surface related settings, including notification and access controls. Adjust these settings based on how tightly you want to control request creation and approval.

Create a Scrap Part Request from a Work Order

Once permissions and settings are in place, your team can create part requests tied to scrap directly from the work order. Open the work order and go to the Parts tab. Find the part with scrap, then click the Req More link.

In the part request prompt, check Request Is Due To Scrap? and choose Scrap in the Reason dropdown. This documents why more material is required and helps your planning team separate scrap-driven demand from normal consumption.

For a step-by-step demonstration of part requests, see: https://cetecerp.com/support/how-to/order-processing-perform-a-part-request.html

Key Takeaways

• Use scrap-driven part requests when defective material is discovered after kitting.
• Set a default warehouse picker so requests can be routed and fulfilled consistently.
• Review part request config settings to control access, approvals, and notifications.
• Create the request from the work order Parts tab using Req More and select Scrap as the reason.

Conclusion

Scrap found mid-process creates real disruption if replacement demand is handled informally. By using a scrap reason on part requests in Cetec ERP, you can document the issue, keep work orders supplied, and maintain clearer signals to production control and purchasing.