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How implement custom BOM finished prod (discrete) manufacturing

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Out sales process involve selling unique finished products as each time we create a new combination of raw materials - kind of product configuration on the fly. I'm looking at options implementing this and integration production order to sales order. Here are the options and problems.
1. Create Sales order line to a generic BOM or finished product name by category, and separately create a production order, update components and routing to reflect the actual for a the specific SO. Problem is linking is manual reservation lines comes after creating the production order
2. Create Production order from sales order, problem is you cannot change routing when the reservation exist for the production order so you have to delete the reservation , update routing and re-link
3. Create a customisation on SO screen with a button to create production order- have custom table linked to SO line with components and rounting so Sales Order entry fills in all in same module

How do others implement made to order without predefined BOMs? We do not want to create a BOM for each order as we'll end up with 1000s of BOMs?
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    YUN ZHU Profile Picture
    99,859 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    I personally think the third solution is better. Simple customization can save a lot of operations and time.
    I hope other experts can give you better suggestions.
     
    Thanks.
    ZHU
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    Jainam M. Kothari Profile Picture
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    Ben Baxter Profile Picture
    7,003 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    There are several third-party solutions for Configure to Order industries.  I would suggest looking into a Configurator to address your needs.  While you could write your own customization for this, there are companies who have already built out the logic and process you'll eventually need to address your needs.
     
    Best Regards,
    Ben Baxter
    Accent Software Inc
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    Ramesh Kumar Profile Picture
    7,547 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    Hi,
     
    This option isn't part of standard Business Central, but there are many configurators available. One example I know of is Insight works, which allows you to assemble products on the go.
     
    Thanks
    Ramesh
     
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    Khushbu Rajvi. Profile Picture
    22,287 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

    In your list, Option 3 is the best and most practical solution: This option avoids creating permanent BOMs, keeps the process user-friendly for sales teams, and allows direct integration between Sales and Production with full flexibility. It’s the most scalable and controlled way to manage made-to-order manufacturing in Business Central.

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    Valentin Castravet Profile Picture
    32,461 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    I agree with Ben, it sounds like you need a product configurator, and there are many options available.
     
     

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