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How to: Create a Workgroup#

1. Go to the Business Data menu.#

Screenshot showing the Business Data menu.

2. Select the Workgroup entity.#

Screenshot showing the Workgroup entity.

3. Select the New button.#

Screenshot showing the New button in the Workgroup entity.

4. Add the Workgroup information.#

Enter a unique Name and, optionally, a Description. Leave Resource Sort Rule Set and Material Sort Rule Set unassigned unless you need a configured sorting rule.

Screenshot showing the General Data tab of the Create Workgroup wizard.

5. Select Next to open Workgroup Elements.#

Screenshot showing the Workgroup Elements tab of the Create Workgroup wizard.

6. Add the required Resources, Steps, or Areas.#

Use in the appropriate section to add the objects to the Workgroup.

Add the Resources that belong to this Workgroup.

Screenshot showing Baker-01 added as a Workgroup Resource.

Add each Step with its associated Facility.

Screenshot showing the Baking Step and Cookie Factory Facility added to the Workgroup.

Add each Area and enable Include Resources, Include Steps, or both. At least one option must be enabled.

Screenshot showing Cookie Manufacturing added as an Area with Include Resources and Include Steps enabled.

7. Select Create.#

Screenshot showing the Active Custom Workgroup 01 with Workspace scope.