Infor SyteLine3 min readNetray Engineering TeamUpdated March 4, 2025

How to Create Production Orders in Infor SyteLine

Production orders are the backbone of manufacturing execution in Infor SyteLine. They drive material consumption, labor reporting, and finished goods receipts across your shop floor. Understanding how to create, firm, and release production orders correctly ensures accurate costing and on-time delivery. This guide walks you through every step from planned order generation to job release using SyteLine's native forms and IDOs.

Creating Job Orders from the Jobs Form

Navigate to Production > Production Orders > Jobs to access the main Jobs form (SLJobs). Enter a new job number or allow auto-numbering via the Next Number Setup configuration. Select the item to produce, specify the quantity, and set the due date. SyteLine automatically pulls the active BOM revision and routing from the Items form. The JobOrdersSp stored procedure validates material availability and routing steps before saving. You can also create jobs directly from sales order lines using the Order-to-Job linking feature on the CO Lines form.

Use the Jobs form (SLJobs) with auto-numbering from Parameters > Next Numbers setup
Link jobs to customer orders via the CO Lines tab Order-to-Job action button
Set job status to Released (R) to make it available for shop floor transactions
Review the Job Materials and Job Operations tabs to verify BOM explosion accuracy

Firming Planned Orders from MRP

MRP generates planned production orders visible in the Planned Orders form (SLPlannedOrders). To convert these into executable jobs, select one or more planned orders and use the Firm Planned Orders utility under Production > Planning. The FirmPlannedOrdersSp procedure creates job headers, explodes BOMs, and copies routing operations. You can firm orders individually or in bulk using the Process Planned Orders action. Review the MRP Pegging inquiry to understand demand sources before firming to avoid creating unnecessary jobs.

Access planned orders via Production > Planning > Planned Orders (SLPlannedOrders)
Use Firm Planned Orders utility for bulk conversion with date range filtering
Review MRP Pegging (SLMrpPegging) to validate demand sources before firming
Set the Firm Planned Orders parameter to auto-release jobs upon firming if desired

Managing Job Status and Release Workflow

SyteLine jobs follow a defined status lifecycle: Planned (P), Firmed (F), Released (R), Active (A), Complete (C), and Closed (H). Only Released or Active jobs allow material issues and labor postings. Use the Job Status Change utility to move multiple jobs through statuses simultaneously. The JobStatusChangeSp procedure enforces validation rules such as checking for open material allocations and incomplete operations. Configure workflow approval rules in the Workflow form to require manager sign-off before releasing high-value production orders.

Job statuses flow from Planned (P) to Firmed (F) to Released (R) to Complete (C)
Use Production > Transactions > Job Status Change for bulk status updates
Configure workflow approvals in Admin > Workflow for jobs exceeding cost thresholds
Close jobs with status H only after verifying all costs are posted via Job Costing inquiry

Frequently Asked Questions

How many production order statuses exist in SyteLine?

SyteLine supports 6 primary job statuses: Planned (P), Firmed (F), Released (R), Active (A), Complete (C), and History/Closed (H). Each status controls which transactions are permitted. For example, material issues require status R or A. Approximately 85% of implementations use all 6 statuses, while some organizations skip the Firmed status for faster order processing workflows.

Can I create production orders directly from sales orders in SyteLine?

Yes, SyteLine supports direct order-to-job linking from the CO Lines form. Select a customer order line and use the Order-to-Job action to generate a production order automatically. This creates a pegged demand relationship visible in MRP Pegging. About 60% of make-to-order manufacturers use this feature, which saves approximately 3-5 minutes per order compared to manual job creation.

What happens when I firm a planned order in SyteLine?

Firming a planned order converts it into an actual job record in the Jobs table (job). The system explodes the current BOM revision, copies routing operations, and calculates material requirements. The FirmPlannedOrdersSp procedure processes this in approximately 2-4 seconds per order. Firmed jobs default to status F and must be released to status R before shop floor transactions can begin.

Key Takeaways

1Creating Job Orders from the Jobs Form: Navigate to Production > Production Orders > Jobs to access the main Jobs form (SLJobs). Enter a new job number or allow auto-numbering via the Next Number Setup configuration.
2Firming Planned Orders from MRP: MRP generates planned production orders visible in the Planned Orders form (SLPlannedOrders). To convert these into executable jobs, select one or more planned orders and use the Firm Planned Orders utility under Production > Planning.
3Managing Job Status and Release Workflow: SyteLine jobs follow a defined status lifecycle: Planned (P), Firmed (F), Released (R), Active (A), Complete (C), and Closed (H). Only Released or Active jobs allow material issues and labor postings.

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