Reactivate internal consumptions and void work efforts: the improvement your factory needs

Work Efforts represent the actual execution of a production order. Until now, Etendo allowed them to be reactivated in order to correct data. Starting with version 3.4.0, a key enhancement has been added: the ability to void them completely.

This is essential when:

• The work effort was entered by mistake
• The production was cancelled
• The process was never actually executed

👉 Official documentation: Void Work Efforts

When a Work Effort is voided, Etendo:

• Automatically reverses material consumptions
• Removes the finished products generated
• Keeps the document marked as voided for traceability

Result: production data once again reflects the real operational situation on the shop floor.

Reactivate or void a Work Effort: which one should you use?

In addition to voiding, Etendo allows reactivating a Work Effort when the error is minor and does not require removing the entire record.

👉 Official documentation: Reactivate Work Efforts

Reactivating a Work Effort is ideal when:

• Incorrect quantities were entered
• A specific piece of information needs adjustment
• The production actually took place

Voiding a Work Effort is the best option when:

• The production did not occur
• The record should have no impact at all
• Inventory and production need to be fully reversed

Reactivating internal consumptions: inventory always under control

Internal Consumptions record the withdrawal of materials used internally within the company, for example in production, maintenance, or operational adjustments. Errors at this stage can cause significant inventory discrepancies.

With Production Extensions 3.4.0, Etendo allows you to reactivate an already processed internal consumption, returning it to draft status and automatically reversing the associated inventory movements.

👉 Official documentation: Reactivate Internal Consumption

Direct business benefits:

• Fast correction of operational errors
• Elimination of manual inventory adjustments
• More accurate inventory levels
• Greater reliability of production data

Why install this update as soon as possible?

Upgrading to Production Extensions 3.4.0 allows companies to:

• Reduce operational errors
• Keep inventory levels accurate
• Improve the quality of production data
• Increase control over the shop floor and warehouses
• Make decisions based on real, reliable information

In addition, these improvements are compatible with Etendo 25 and later, making it essential to keep Etendo up to date in order to continue benefiting from new functional enhancements.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Internal Consumption in Etendo?
It is the document used to record inventory withdrawals for internal use within the company.

What is the difference between reactivating and voiding a Work Effort?
Reactivating allows you to correct data, while voiding completely removes its production and inventory impact.

Do these improvements affect production orders that are already closed?
Yes. They allow errors to be corrected while preserving traceability and historical control.

Summary

Version 3.4.0 of the Production Extensions bundle introduces key improvements in production management with Etendo, enabling the reactivation of internal consumptions, the voiding of work efforts, and the reactivation of work efforts depending on the type of correction required. These features reduce operational errors, improve traceability, and increase the reliability of production data in manufacturing companies using Etendo ERP.