WO-M  Batch Labor Entry

Purpose of Program

Use this program to enter labor transactions in batch mode.  Unlike WO-F  Enter Labor, which updates work order files directly, WO-M stores its information in a temporary transactions file (BKDCPLAB) until it is batch posted to the work order files using WO-N  Post Labor Batches.

This program works especially well if you are entering labor from time cards because you can enter the start time and finish time and the program will calculate the run time or setup time for you.

You can use the program to add new entries or to edit and make changes to any existing entries that have not yet been posted via WO-N  Post Labor Batches.

General Program Operation

You are first presented with a list of transactions.  To enter a new transaction, click the Add button and you will be taken to an entry screen.

You must enter a date, work order number, sequence, and employee.  In the Run/Setup Hrs field, enter an R if you are entering run time and an S if you are entering setup time.  If you enter a start time and finish time, the program will calculate the total time and insert it in either the Run Hrs or Setup Hrs field at the bottom of the screen.  The total time will be adjusted for shift breaks defined in SD-F  Data Collection Defaults based on the shift the employee is assigned to in SM-G Enter Employees.

Enter the parts produced and parts scrapped (if applicable).  At this point you can save the record by clicking the Save button.  If earlier you had skipped entering values in the Start Time and Finish Time fields, you can proceed to the Run Hrs or Setup Hrs field and enter the total decimal time.

After saving the record, the screen is cleared for another entry except for the date and employee number, which are left on the screen in the event that you are making several entries for that employee.

To edit a transaction, return to the transaction list, highlight the one you wish to change, then click the Edit button.

To delete a transaction, highlight it on the list and click the Delete button.