MB-330 Implement and Manage Supply Chain Processes Practice Question
A manufacturing company wants to ensure that raw materials are automatically consumed when production starts for a specific item. They have configured the item's production consumption method as 'Start'. However, they notice that materials are still being consumed manually. What is the most likely cause?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that setting the consumption method on the item is sufficient, overlooking that BOM line settings can override it.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The BOM line's consumption method is overridden to 'Manual'.
Automatic consumption at production start depends on the effective consumption method, which can be set at the item level but overridden on the BOM line. If the BOM line is set to 'Manual', it overrides the item's 'Start' setting, requiring manual consumption. Therefore, checking the BOM line configuration is essential to resolve the issue.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The BOM line's consumption method is overridden to 'Manual'.
Why this is correct
Consumption method can be set at the BOM line level, overriding the item default. If the BOM line is set to 'Manual', materials will not be consumed automatically even if the item's default is 'Start'. This is the most likely cause because BOM line settings take precedence over item defaults.
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The item's tracking dimension group is not set to 'Serial'.
Why it's wrong here
Tracking dimension groups define which dimensions are tracked (batch, serial, etc.). They do not control automatic consumption. The consumption method is defined on the BOM line or item, not on tracking dimensions. Thus, this is irrelevant to the issue.
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The production order type is set to 'Job' instead of 'Process'.
Why it's wrong here
Production order type (Job, Process, etc.) does not control automatic consumption. It affects scheduling and costing. Even if the type is wrong, it wouldn't prevent auto-consumption if the consumption method is correctly set to 'Start'. Therefore, this is not the cause.
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The production order's status is 'Created' instead of 'Started'.
Why it's wrong here
The production order must be started for consumption to occur. However, if the order is started and the consumption method is 'Start', materials should consume automatically. The status alone doesn't prevent auto-consumption if the method is correct. So this is not the root cause.
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