Build an Assembly Item
- Click the Assemblies navigation aid on the
- Enter or select the item ID for the inventory assembly that you want to build. To display a list of existing items, type ? in this field, or select the Lookup button. To add a new item, type + or double-click the field, which displays the Maintain Inventory Items window.
- Enter anything you like in the Reference field up to 20 alphanumeric characters. For example, you could enter your initials or the date in this field.
- Enter or select the date you built the item.
- Make sure Build is selected as the Action.
- Enter the quantity you want to build for this assembly. You cannot build more assembly items than you have components for.
- Select the employee who will supervise the building of this item if necessary.
- Enter a reason for building the assembly.
- Click Save.
If you select a Serialized Assembly, the Serial No button will become available. You will need to enter serial numbers for these items after you have entered a Qty to Build in the steps that follow. (Sage 50 Premium Accounting and higher)
If the assembly that you are building is a serialized assembly, select the Serial No button to enter serial numbers for this item. The Serial Number Entry window appears. Enter the serial numbers you need and click OK when you're finished to return to the Build/Unbuild Assemblies window. (Sage 50 Premium Accounting and higher)