The Log Labor / WIP to FG screen is used to save production labor, record material scrap, receive partial or final finished goods, and transfer work order WIP cost to finished goods.
What this screen is for
Use Log Labor / WIP to FG after materials have been issued and the work order is in Released or In Progress status.
This screen has three separate outcomes:
- Save labor without completing finished goods.
- Save a partial completion and keep the work order open.
- Complete the work order and move remaining WIP to finished goods.
Screen paths
- Dashboard > Manufacturing > Work Orders > Log Labor / WIP to FG
- Dashboard > Manufacturing > Log Labor / WIP to FG
Both paths open the same completion workflow. This page is the canonical documentation for the shared screen.
Work order selection
The selection list shows work orders in Released or In Progress status. Select Log Labor / WIP to FG beside the work order to open the completion screen.
Key areas
Work Order Information
Shows work order number, part, description, ordered quantity, status, and due date. If prior completions exist, it also shows already completed, already scrapped, and remaining available quantity.
Prior Completions
Shows previous completion records with sequence, completed quantity, completion date, and lot quantities. Users allowed to see labor-sensitive cost fields also see completion cost.
Labor Entries
Labor is entered by operation. Select Enter Labor or Edit Labor to open the labor entry modal.
Each new labor row includes:
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
Employee |
Required for a new labor entry. |
Hours |
Required for a new labor entry. |
Type |
Production, Setup, or Rework. |
Notes |
Optional labor notes. |
Existing posted labor entries are shown as read-only.
Material Scrap
Select Record Scrap to enter scrapped component quantities.
Each scrap row includes:
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
Scrap Qty |
Quantity scrapped for the component line. |
Reason |
Active scrap reason code. |
Replacement Lot |
Optional replacement inventory lot. |
If a replacement lot is selected, PAX pulls replacement material from inventory and reissues it to WIP. If no replacement is selected, PAX treats the scrap as unreplaced and reduces the achievable finished-good quantity based on the BOM ratio.
Completion Details
Enter Quantity Completed for the current receipt. The lot section must total to the quantity completed.
Lot rules:
- The sum of completion lot quantities must equal
Quantity Completed. - Each lot row must have quantity greater than zero.
- A lot number is required when receiving multiple lots or when the finished part is lot-tracked.
- Expiration date is required when the finished part has shelf-life tracking.
Cost Summary
Users allowed to see labor-sensitive cost fields see Total in WIP and Transferring cost summaries. Manufacturing-only users do not see this cost summary.
The screen preview distinguishes total WIP from cost transferring to finished goods. Final completion transfers all remaining WIP to finished goods.
Main actions
| Action | What it does |
|---|---|
| Refresh labor icon | Reloads posted labor entries for the work order. |
Save Labor Only |
Saves new labor entries without receiving finished goods or closing the work order. |
Save Partial |
Records a positive partial finished-good completion and keeps the work order open. |
Complete WO |
Completes the work order and transfers remaining WIP to finished goods. Can be used with zero new quantity when all quantity was already completed through prior partials. |
Cancel |
Returns to the completion list without posting the current completion. |
What happens behind the scenes
When the screen opens, PAX loads work order details, materials, operations, employees, active scrap reason codes, overhead rate, posted time entries, finished-part inventory details, prior completions, BOM components, material scrap, and outside-service scrap.
Saving labor creates work order time entries. Labor and overhead posting is handled by work order labor automation.
Recording replacement scrap reduces the selected replacement inventory lot, inserts a replacement work order material line, and posts the replacement material reissue cost to WIP. Recording unreplaced scrap keeps the WIP cost in the job but reduces the maximum achievable finished-good quantity.
Saving a partial completion validates work order status, quantity, lots, lot numbers, and expiration requirements. It creates a work order completion record and completion lot records. Material cost is recognized based on the partial completion logic, labor and overhead transfer as actual deltas, and outside-service cost transfers as current job-level cost delta. The work order remains open and changes from Released to In Progress when applicable.
Completing a work order validates the work order is not already Completed or Cancelled. If quantity is received, PAX creates completion and completion lot records. Final completion transfers all remaining WIP to finished goods and sets the work order to Completed.
Completion records drive finished-good inventory receipt, work order quantity updates, and WIP-to-FG accounting through work order completion automation.
Troubleshooting
A work order is missing from the list
Likely cause: The completion list only shows Released and In Progress work orders.
Safe fix: Confirm materials were issued and the work order is not Draft, Completed, or Cancelled.
Contact support if: The work order is Released or In Progress but does not appear.
Lot quantities must equal quantity completed
Likely cause: The lot rows do not total to the completion quantity.
Safe fix: Adjust lot quantities until the lot total matches Quantity Completed.
Contact support if: The totals match and PAX still blocks posting.
Lot number is required
Likely cause: The finished part is lot-tracked, or the completion is split across multiple lots.
Safe fix: Enter a lot number for each required lot row.
Contact support if: The part should not require lot tracking.
Expiration date is required
Likely cause: The finished part has shelf-life tracking.
Safe fix: Enter an expiration date on each completion lot row.
Contact support if: The part should not require expiration tracking.
No new labor entries to save
Likely cause: Save Labor Only was selected without any new unposted labor rows.
Safe fix: Add a labor row with employee and hours, or use Cancel if no labor needs to be saved.
Contact support if: New labor rows were entered but PAX does not recognize them.