When can the material availability check occur automatically in a production order?

The material availability check can occur automatically at the time of order creation. This is a critical point in the production process as it ensures that all necessary materials are available before production begins. The primary purpose of conducting the material availability check at this stage is to prevent any delays in the production process due to shortages or unavailability of required materials.

When the production order is created, the system checks the availability of the components and materials that are necessary for the order according to the bill of materials (BOM). If the required materials are not available in the specified quantities, the system can trigger alerts or actions to procure or reserve the items in order to avoid disruptions.

Conducting the availability check at order creation allows for better planning, enables timely adjustments to production schedules, and enhances the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process. It allows organizations to have a clear understanding of their resource requirements right from the beginning of the production order lifecycle.