Validate the Materials Database Entries

You can validate Materials database entries. Validation makes sure that all of the units assigned to the materials exist within the process model.

If validation errors occur, the associated tags are shown as an error message. A validation error occurs when a unit to which a material had been previously assigned no longer exists in the process model. You can correct this error by reassigning a valid unit or by removing the invalid unit assignment from the associated materials.

To reassign a valid unit

1. Open the Materials Status dialog box.

2. Select the Material ID.

3. On the Edit menu, click Material Locations.

   The Material Location Assignment Editor dialog box appears.

4. In the Unit Assignment list, click a unit.

   If you select an invalid unit, a Record Not Found! message appears.

5. Acknowledge the error.

6. Click Delete.

7. Click Add.

   The Unit Selection dialog box appears.

8. Select a valid unit.

9. If other materials have invalid unit assignments, repeat steps 2 through 8 for each material.

To remove a unit assignment

10. Open the Materials Status dialog box.

11. Select the Material ID.

12. On the Edit menu, click Material Locations.

    The Material Location Assignment Editor dialog box appears.

13. In the Unit Assignment list, click a unit.

    If you select an invalid unit, a Record Not Found! message appears.

14. Acknowledge the error.

15. Click Delete.