$ 19.99
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| Odoo Apps Dependencies |
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Inventory (stock)
• Invoicing (account) • Manufacturing (mrp) • Discuss (mail) |
| Lines of code | 1418 |
| Technical Name |
mrp_alternate_materials |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://softprimeconsulting.com/ |
| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
|
| Odoo Apps Dependencies |
•
Inventory (stock)
• Invoicing (account) • Manufacturing (mrp) • Discuss (mail) |
| Lines of code | 1418 |
| Technical Name |
mrp_alternate_materials |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://softprimeconsulting.com/ |
MRP Alternate Raw Materials
Eliminate manufacturing downtime caused by component shortages. This module lets you define backup alternate materials directly in your Bills of Materials, and Odoo automatically uses them when your primary component runs out of stock.
Define Alternate Components
Specify one or multiple fallback raw materials for each BOM component, directly within the standard Bill of Materials form.
Automatic Stock Substitution
When a primary component is unavailable during a Manufacturing Order, the system detects the shortage and automatically substitutes the defined alternate product.
Prevent Production Delays
Keep your production lines running continuously without waiting on procurement delays or emergency purchase orders for out-of-stock items.
Full Lot & Serial Traceability
Alternate component substitutions are fully traceable through Odoo's lot and serial number tracking for complete production history.
Works with Standard MRP
Seamlessly integrates with Odoo's native Manufacturing module — no changes to existing workflows or configurations required.
Multiple Alternates per Component
Assign multiple levels of alternate products with priorities so the system always picks the best available option.
How the app works, step by step
Follow these simple steps to configure alternate raw materials and keep your manufacturing running without interruption.
Install the Module
Search for MRP Alternate Raw Materials (module name: mrp_alternate_materials) in the Odoo Apps menu and click Activate to install it.
Navigate to Manufacturing Products
Open the Manufacturing app and click Products in the top menu, then navigate to Products to find the product you want to configure alternate materials for.
Open the Product Form
Open the product (e.g., Table Top1). You can see its stock on hand, bill of materials count, and other smart buttons at the top of the product form.
Enable Alternate Products at Category Level
Go to the product's Category (e.g., Goods). Under the Manufacturing Alternates section, toggle on Allow Alternate Products in Manufacturing to enable the feature for all products in that category.
Configure Alternate Products on the Product
Back on the product form, a new Alternate Products tab is now visible. Click it to open the configuration panel and add your backup materials (e.g., MDF Top and Solid Wood Top) in the Alternate Products field.
Navigate to Bills of Materials
From the product form, click Products → Bills of Materials to access the Bill of Materials that uses this product as a component.
Review the Bill of Materials
Open the BOM for the finished product (e.g., Wooden Study Table). The Components tab lists all required materials, including Table Top1, which now has configured alternates. Click Operations → Manufacturing Orders to create a new order.
Navigate to Manufacturing Orders
From the BOM view, click on Operations in the top menu and select Manufacturing Orders to create a new production order for the finished product.
Check Component Availability
Create a new Manufacturing Order for Wooden Study Table. On confirming, the Components tab shows availability status for each component. Here, Table Top1 and Table Legs are Available, but Paint shows Not Available.
Alternate Selection — Component Shortage Wizard
On confirming the MO, a Component Shortage – Alternate Selection wizard automatically opens. It lists all components with insufficient stock and shows available alternates with their quantities. The system automatically pre-selects the best alternates (e.g., MDF Top and Black Paint). Click Use Alternative Products to proceed.
MO Confirmed with Alternate Components
After applying the alternates, the Manufacturing Order moves to Confirmed state. The Components tab now shows the substituted materials (MDF Top, Solid Wood Top, Black Paint) alongside the original components, all marked Available.
Validate Production — Consumption Warning
When clicking Produce All, a Consumption Warning dialog appears, detailing the difference between what was planned and what was actually consumed (including alternate materials). Click Confirm to validate and complete the production.
Manufacturing Order — Done
The Manufacturing Order WH/MO/00038 is now in Done state. The chatter log shows the full history: MO Created → Confirmed → To Close → Done. The final component consumption is recorded with all substituted alternates reflected accurately.
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