MB-330 Implement Master Planning Practice Question
Which status must a planned order reach before it can be processed into a production or purchase order?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse 'Approved' or 'Released' status with 'Firmed'. They assume any change to the planned order makes it an official document, ignoring the specific firming requirement for execution.
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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Firmed.
A planned order must be 'firmed' to convert it into an official supply order (e.g., a Production order, Purchase order, or Transfer order). Firming signals that the planned order is approved for execution, allowing the system to proceed with procurement or manufacturing processes for that specific requirement.
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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Approved.
Why it's wrong here
Approval is an optional workflow step for planned orders to signify management review, but it does not convert the order into a concrete supply document. Firming is the technical action that triggers the creation of the production or purchase order record within the system.
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Confirmed.
Why it's wrong here
Confirmation is a term usually associated with purchase orders after they have been sent to a vendor. While a firmed order becomes an actual order, the specific action taken on the planned order to achieve this state is called 'firming,' not 'confirming'.
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Firmed.
Why this is correct
Firming is the action that converts a planned order into an actual document like a production order or a purchase order. This process moves the order from the planning workbench into the active operational queue, allowing the organization to proceed with the fulfillment of the planned requirement.
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Released.
Why it's wrong here
Releasing is an action taken on an order that has already been created (e.g., releasing a production order to the shop floor). It happens after the order has been created. The conversion from a planned order to an order document is done through the firming process.
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