How to Configure Production (Single Product) in iDempiere

Configure the Production (Single Product) window in iDempiere to assemble kits and gift hampers from BOM components and update stock.

Introduction

The Production (Single Product) window in iDempiere converts raw materials and components into a single finished item using a Bill of Materials. Retailers use it to assemble kits, combos, and gift hampers from purchased stock.

Completing the document consumes component inventory, receives the finished product into stock, and updates costing and accounting entries used in inventory valuation reports.

Process Flow

Business Rules

• Only one BOM with BOM Type (Current Active) and BOM Use (Master) should be used to create production.
• Production Quantity drives the planned quantity on every generated production line.
• Production lines must be created or updated before the document can be completed.
• Completing the document consumes component stock and receives the finished product.
• A Quality Test can be attached to a production line before it is processed.
• Recreate replaces existing lines, new lines are appended instead.
• Posted documents automatically generate accounting entries for the transaction.

Prerequisites

• Finished product (e.g. Gift Hamper) configured in Product Info with correct UOM.
• Product BOM defined with BOM Type Current Active and BOM Use set to BOM Use.
• Component products configured with sufficient stock in the source Locator.
• Warehouse and Locator (e.g. Godown) configured for the Organization.
• Document Type Material Production configured for the client.
• Organization (e.g. Chennai Store) configured and assigned to the user role.
• Quality Test definitions configured, if QC sign-off is required before sale.

Navigation

Menu → Manufacturing → Production (Single Product)

Configuration Steps

Step 1: Create the Production Header

Set Document Type to Material Production, enter a Name and Description, set Date Promised and Movement Date, select the finished Product and source Locator, then enter Production Quantity.

Field	Sample Value	Description
Document Type	Material Production	Identifies this as a manufacturing/kitting document.
Name	Premium Gift Hamper Production – July Batch	Descriptive label for the production run.
Date Promised	07/17/2026	Target completion date for the batch.
Movement Date	07/16/2026	Date used for the inventory and accounting entries.
Product	GH-001_Premium Gift Hamper	Finished good to be assembled.
Locator	Godown	Warehouse locator where components and output are moved.
Production Quantity	100.00	Number of finished units to assemble.

Step 2: Generate Production Lines from the BOM

Click Create/Update Production lines, confirm the BOM Formula and Production Quantity in the popup, leave Recreate unchecked for a first run, then click OK.

Field	Sample Value	Description
Recreate	Unchecked	Replaces existing lines when checked; leave off for a first run.
Production Quantity	100.00	Confirms the quantity to generate lines for.
BOM Formula	GH-001_Premium Gift Hamper	Active BOM used to explode components.
Run as Job	Unchecked	Runs line generation in the background for large BOMs.

Note: iDempiere selects the BOM automatically where BOM Type is Current Active and BOM Use is Master, unless a specific BOM Formula is chosen.

Step 3: Review Production Line Details

Open each Production Line, verify Product, Movement Quantity, and Locator, and confirm Available Quantity covers the requirement before proceeding.

Field	Sample Value	Purpose
Line No	100	Sequence of the component or end product line.
Product	GH-001_Premium Gift Hamper	Item consumed or produced on this line.
End Product	Checked	Marks the line as the finished good rather than a component.
Planned Quantity	100.00	Quantity expected from the BOM explosion.
Movement Quantity	100	Quantity actually moved when the document completes.
Locator	Godown Locator	Stock location for this line’s movement.
Available Quantity	0	On-hand stock available at the locator for this line.

Step 4: Record a Quality Test (Optional)

From the Production Line, open the QC Test tab, select the Quality Test, enter the Result, and check QC Pass once the inspection succeeds.

Field	Sample Value	Purpose
Quality Test	Premium Gift Hamper Final QC	Test definition applied to this production line.
Description	Final quality inspection for assembled Premium Gift Hampers before inventory receipt and sale.	Explains what the test checks.
Result	Passed	Recorded outcome of the inspection.
QC Pass	Checked	Confirms the line meets the required standard.

Step 5: Complete and Post the Production Document

Click Document Action, select Complete, and confirm. Verify Document Status changes to Completed and Posted shows a successful posting.

Field	Sample Value	Description
Document Action	Complete	Generates documents and completes the transaction.
Records created	Yes	Confirms production lines exist before completion.
Document Status	Completed	Final status once processing succeeds.
Processed	Checked	Indicates the document has been processed.
Posted	Posted	Confirms accounting entries were generated.

Common Issues and Resolutions

Issue	Cause	Resolution
Cannot complete the document	Production lines not yet generated	Click Create/Update Production lines before running Document Action.
Available Quantity shows 0	Component stock not received into the Locator	Post the pending receipt or inventory move for the component.

Next Steps

• Configure Product BOM for additional retail kits and combo products.
• Set up Locator and Warehouse structures for each store or godown.
• Define Quality Test templates for categories requiring inspection.
• Review the Inventory Value and Costing reports after production posting.