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Consolidated Calendar and Capacity Planning

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Hi:
 
In a previous post, I mentioned that capacity was not calculating for any Work Centers in Production.
 
I have discovered why.
 
If the Work Centers are configured to use a Consolidated Calendar, capacity will not calculate.
 
Turning off the switch in the Work Centers to not use the Consolidated Calendar is an easy fix, for this. 
 
But, here's the issue.
 
From my research, Machine Times in Routings won't be used in Production Order calculations unless the Consolidated Calendar switch is turned on in Work Centers.
 
What's the resolution, then, to this quandary?
 
Thanks!
 
John
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  • Gerardo Rentería García Profile Picture
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    Hi, good day
    I hope this can help you, and give you some hints.

    Business Central: Production, Pt.7, Machine Centers, Capacity Planning In Microsoft Dynamics 365

    çBest Regards
    Gerardo

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    Ben Baxter Profile Picture
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    The issue isn't the Consolidated Calendar toggle, it is the data it uses when that is turned on.
     
    If the Work Center is standalone (no defined Machine Centers), then the Consolidated Calendar should be turned OFF.  This calculates capacity for the Work Center using the Work Center's settings.
     
    If the Work Center has Machine Centers underneath, and you have Consolidated Calendar turned ON, you need to first calculate the Capacity on the Machine Centers THEN run the calculate capacity on the Work Center, which will total all the Machine Centers below it to give the capacity of the Work Center.
     
    You don't have to use Consolidated Calendar for the Work Center even if there are Machine Centers, but I think it makes the most sense.
     
    Best Regards,
    Ben Baxter
    Accent Software Inc

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