What is 'vertical reference number' in SAP MFG-ME - SAP Manufacturing Execution?

vertical reference number - Overview

• Component: MFG-ME

• Component Name: SAP Manufacturing Execution

• Description: The number automatically assigned to a nonconformance record, providing an ability to maintain the failures from a top level SFC to the lowest failed component.

vertical reference number - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Vertical reference number is a unique identifier used in SAP Manufacturing Execution (MFG-ME) to identify a specific production order. It is used to track the progress of the production order and to ensure that all components are correctly assigned to the order. The vertical reference number is also used to link the production order to other related documents, such as material requirements planning (MRP) documents and quality control documents.
  
  How to use it: 
  The vertical reference number is assigned when a production order is created in SAP MFG-ME. It is then used throughout the production process to track the progress of the order and ensure that all components are correctly assigned. The vertical reference number can also be used to link the production order to other related documents, such as MRP documents and quality control documents.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the vertical reference number is correctly assigned when creating a production order in SAP MFG-ME. This will ensure that all components are correctly assigned and that the production order can be tracked throughout its lifecycle. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the vertical reference number is correctly linked to other related documents, such as MRP documents and quality control documents.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using vertical reference numbers in SAP MFG-ME, please refer to the official SAP documentation