NC Codes

NC codes are codes that operators can log against SFC numbers in the PODs. NC codes indicate what is wrong with the unit. As well as test failures, you can use NC codes to indicate any type of nonconformance of a unit, such as a scratch on a chassis.

Operators at operations such as ANALYSIS and REPAIR can log NC codes to indicate the result of their work. You can use such NC codes to track units through a repair loop and verify defects.

Note that machine interfaces can also send nonconformance messages to the system.

Nonconformance Scripting

Instead of using the NC code disposition you can attach nonconformance scripts to any routing branch. SAP ME has a predefined routing script for open nonconformances for an SFC number (see Setting Up Routing Scripts).

Another example is to create a FAIL script for the line between the TEST step and the ANALYSIS step (see Branching).

Following is the FAIL script:

if (NC_CODE!=null) exit(true);

When an operator at the TEST step logs an NC code against the SFC number, the system executes the FAIL script and places the SFC number in queue at the ANALYSIS step.