Deleting a manufacturing order (MO) removes it from your production schedule and updates related inventory values. Use this feature with care, especially if the MO is already completed.
Important notes
You cannot delete MOs in a closed inventory period.
Deleting a Done MO will reverse stock movements for finished products and materials (details below).
What happens when you delete an MO
When you delete an MO:
Committed materials and subassemblies will be released back to stock (based on the Product Recipe / BOM).
Expected quantity of the product being manufactured will be reduced.
If the MO was marked Done, Katana will:
Decrease the stock for the finished product.
Increase the stock for the materials and subassemblies that were originally consumed.
How to delete a single MO
Go to Make screen → Schedule tab.
Locate the MO you want to delete and open its MO card.
Click the three-dot icon (•••) in the top-right corner.
Select Delete from the dropdown menu.
In the confirmation popup, click Yes to delete the MO.
The MO will be removed, and the inventory will be updated automatically.
How to delete MOs in bulk
Navigate to Make screen → Schedule tab.
Select multiple MOs using the checkboxes.
Click the trash can icon 🗑️ in the top-right corner.
Confirm the deletion in the pop-up window.
Warning about deleting completed MOs
Deleting a Done MO also reverses its stock movements:
Finished product stock decreases
Used material stock increases
Use this feature only if you're correcting errors or need to void the MO for valid operational reasons.
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