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Challenge of WIP Cost Allocation in Partial Operation Completion (Single Process Group)

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We are facing a costing issue related to WIP and Routing behavior under partial completions within a single process group. Below is the detailed technical explanation.

1. Transaction Challenge

Work Order Details

  • Work Order Quantity: 1,000 pairs
  • Material Issue Date: 01.01.2026
  • Routing: 4 operations under a single process group (Stitching)
  • Costing Method: Average
  • WIP & Routing: Enabled

Production Activity

Date

Activity

Quantity

01.01.2026

Material Issued

1,000 pairs

10.01.2026

Completion of Op 1–3

400 pairs

11.01.2026

Completion of Op 4 (Final)

50 pairs

12.01.2026

Completion of Op 4 (Balance)

350 pairs

2. System Behavior Observed

On 11.01.2026 (Build of 50 pairs at Final Operation):

The system transfers to Finished Goods:

  • Full material cost issued for 1,000 pairs (from 01.01.2026)
  • Labor and Overhead costs accumulated for 400 pairs across first 3 operations

Abdul Hannan

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