Order WIP Code Maintenance, on the Order Processing Set-up (SEO) menu, is used to create or modify WIP (Work-in-Process) codes.  WIP status codes allow you to track the status of "open orders."  You could set up a WIP status code of P for printer or C for credit.  Once an order is entered in the system you can post WIP status codes in the Post Order WIP Status posting program located on the Order Processing Utilities menu.

To view the history of WIP codes assigned to an order, the operator may pull up an order from history or open order display, choose Other Options Menu and select the option WIP History.  It will display the WIP Codes assigned to the order and the date they were posted.

Example: At Order Entry, the operator checks a customer's credit balance upon entering an order.  She finds that the customer is over his credit limit.  Upon completing the order, she returns the order to the Credit Department for a credit check.

The Accounts Receivable operator can then post a WIP status code to the order indicating that the order is "on credit hold."

The current status code of an order is displayed near the enter date and they can be modified at any time in the Post Order WIP Status application.

To enable the system to automatically post a WIP status code to an order or force an order on Credit Hold for Customers who exceed their limits during order entry, refer to Order Processing Parameter Setup found on the SEO menu.

Creating WIP Status Code

To create a WIP Status Code, enter the alpha-numeric character, 1 being the maximum number of characters accepted.  You will then be asked if you want to create a WIP status code.  Respond by pressing Y.  Type in the description that will print on the order form parts.