System Process Document

Checking for Bill Loops

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Checking for Bill Loops

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Concept
Bill loops occur when a bill is assigned as a component to itself somewhere in the multi-level
structure of the bill. The loop check program searches for such loops. The Check for Loops
program can be run from the Tools menu of the Bills of Material page.

The Check for Loops item on the Tools menu is only available when creating a new bill.

In this topic, you will check for bill loops.

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Procedure

Step Action
1. Begin by navigating to the Bills of Material page.

Click the vertical scrollbar.

2. Click the Manufacturing and Distribution Manager, Vision Services (USA),
Standard link.

3. Click the Bills link.

4. Use the Organizations page to select your organization.

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Step Action
5. Click the M1 Seattle Manufacturing list item.

6. Click the OK button.

or Press [Alt+O].
7. Use the Bills of Material page to create a new bill or find an existing bill.

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Step Action
8. Click in the Item field.

9. Press [F11].
10. Enter the desired information into the Item field. Enter "RT_MODEL".
11. Press [Ctrl+F11].
12. Click the Tools menu.

or Press [Alt+T].
13. Click the Check for Loops menu.

or Press [L].
14. Click the OK button.

or Press [Alt+O].
15. You have successfully checked for bill loops.
End of Procedure.

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