P30204 Bill of Material Comparison

[Lori Gibbs]

Hi list -
Was wondering if anyone else has ran into this issue. When I compare the Bill of Material for two similar items - selecting a single level - to show only the differences some times it shows me all of the differences and sometimes not. When i run a where used on the part in question (should show up on the BOM Comparison) it shows being used in the proper places. I checked the bill I am comparing it to, and the part in question is NOT on that bill. Logically it should show up on the BOM Comparison report. What's even more - it isn't consistent either - this part "sometimes" shows on the BOM Comparison and sometimes doesn't. I have checked the stocking type, effectivity dates, etc and they appear to be correct. Any ideas?? We have a lot of bills in our company (Over 18,000) and are setting up new ones everyday. We use this comparison program to double check the bills as they are entered.

 

[annieef]

Check your substitutions and cross referencing for the item. I *think* I remember that if the item has a substitution defined, it may show up even though it's not really on the BOM.

 

[Lori Gibbs]

Thanks for your quick reply, but this item has no sustitutions, and does not have any kind of cross reference item set up for it. I should have mentioned that in my original post.