Lifecycles use states and state transitions to control business processes. Refer to the STAEDEAN-Common LifeCycle section for the basic setup.
Adding Item LifeCycle settings
From the LifeCycle States page, provide additional settings for an Item LifeCycle. The settings are available through a setup table specified in the LifeCycle Type. The lifecycle type is inserted when the Item LifeCycle sample file is imported.
To maintain the settings:
Select Settings in the Process group on the LifeCycle States page to provide settings for the selected state.
Check one or more of the following fields to select or deselect the checks for the selected lifecycle state.
Field
Description
LifeCycle No.
(Not editable) The current lifecycle.
Version Code
(Not editable) The version of the current lifecycle.
Code
(Not editable) As per the selected lifecycle state.
Note
The settings open with a filter on the Code field. Clear the filter to view and edit the complete list of settings.Create SKU
When checked, you can create an SKU from an item with this state.
Available for Planning
When checked, an item with this state is used in the material requirements calculation.
Available for Purchase
When checked, you can select an item with this state on a purchase order line.
Available for Assembly
When checked, you can select an item with this state in an assembly order.
Available for Production
When checked, you can select an item with this state in a production order header.
Available for Job
When checked, you can select an item with this state on a job planning line.
Available for Sales
When checked, you can select an item with this state on a sales order line.
Available for Service
When checked, you can select an item with this state on a service invoice (work order) line.