Reason Codes
The reasons used for scrap, rework, holds and downtime.
Early access. Manufacturing can be installed from the App Store, but it is still being proven in real use, so this screen may change.
Overview
Reason codes are the pick-lists of reasons used on scrap, rework, holds and stops. Keeping them as codes makes reports comparable.
When to use reason codes
- You standardise why things go wrong.
Step by step
In the Manufacturing module open Configuration in the green navigation bar, then choose Reason Codes under Policies.
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What you see on the screen
- The screen says: “Operators pick from these lists when they scrap, rework, stop a machine or hold an order — consistent reasons make your quality and downtime reports meaningful.”
- Actions on the screen: New reason code, Add the first reason code.
Permissions
These permission keys control access (granted to roles in Administration → Roles & Permissions):
- manufacturing.reason_code.manage