Steps in the screenshots correspond to the numbers in the headings.
1. Log into the MDS User Interface.
2. Make sure that Parts shows under the Model drop down.
3. Click on Explorer.
4. From the menu, click on Entities.
5. Choose Parts from the drop-down.
Your screen now says Parts Entity.
6. Click on Add Member.
7. The details section on the right side of the screen will come up. This is where you will enter your information to create the new part.
7.1. Name: Leave this field blank. This will be populated with the next available IFS/EFP Part number.
7.2. Code: This is an auto-generated MDS Code that comes up upon completion.
It is this Code field that you will use to search for the ATS Part Number in the EFP CLIENT.
7.3. Primary Supplier ID. A list of the active suppliers are available to choose from. If this field is left blank, the record will be created with the supplier "UNKNOWN".
If the supplier is not already in the system, it must be added to SAP first.
7.4. If you want to enter an ABC code you can, but they are not required. Simply select one from the drop-down menu or leave it blank.
7.5. The Manufacturer Part Number is a required field. Please enter the MFG Part number with the special characters.
7.6. Description is a free-text field. You can enter the noun:modifier combination here, or a short description of the part.
7.7. Free Text is another free text field that allows you to enter details about attributes of the part.
7.8. Manufacturer - You must select the MFG from the pre-set list.
If the manufacturer you are looking for is not available, contact Corey Tapp to get a new manufacturer added.
7.9. Repair Supplier ID: If this is a repairable part, the Repair Supplier ID should be populated. You can select the supplier by using the funnel to search for any of the active suppliers on the list.
7.10. Old Material Number: This is the MFG Part Number without any special characters. You do not need to enter anything here, the system will do it for you upon saving.
7.11. The remaining fields will default in upon saving:
You just need to confirm that you do not want to change any of the defaults.
Adjust Stock - YES is the default value.
Consignment - NO is the default value.
Serialized - NO is the default value.
Part Becomes Product - NO is the default value.
Controlled Part - NO is the default value.
Controlled Return - Null is the default value.
Commodity Group is a required field. Click on the pencil to bring up a list of existing codes and select the proper code by scrolling down and selecting OK.
Tenant - Leave Blank.
The UNSPSC field is for MX Sites. This field allows them to categorize parts for eCommerce.
Sync - Leave Blank.
Once the part has been created, the following fields are locked down and cannot be edited (in MDS or the CLIENT) by the Buyer role:
- Adjust Stock
- Consignment
- Serialized
- Part Becomes Product
- Controlled Part
All of the above fields have a default value associated with them when a Part record is created, that default value should stay same.
8. Click OK. This will run a preliminary check for errors.
9. If everything is correct, you will see a message showing that no there are no validation errors.
10. The "Code" field is now populated with your MDS number.
This is the number that you will use to find your ATS part number to finish the NEW PART Escalation.
11. The Part has also been added to the grid on the left.
12. Copy the Code number and go back to the EFP Client.
Go Back to the EFP CLIENT
13. From the Main Menu, go to Inventory > Parts.
14. Expand the chevron in the search field.
15. Enter the code in the MDS Part ID field and click the green Magnifying Glass.
16. The ATS Part Number will be shown.
An integration populates the ATS part number from MDS so it may take a minute or two to generate.
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