# WO-K-E Swap Substitute Parts

**URL:** <https://forum.evoerp.com/t/wo-k-e-swap-substitute-parts/102>\
**Category:** Manufacturing\
**Tags:** manufacturing, work-orders\
**Created:** [August 29, 2025, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.evoerp.com/t/wo-k-e-swap-substitute-parts/102 "2025-08-29T00:01:55Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 29, 2025, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.evoerp.com/t/wo-k-e-swap-substitute-parts/102/1 "2025-08-29T00:01:55Z")

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# WO-K-E Swap Substitute Parts

## Purpose of Program

Use this program to swap substitute parts in place of standard components within the work order bill of material. You can swap in all the quantity specified in the bill of material or a partial quantity.

Substitute parts are predefined through [BM-J](https://forum.evoerp.com/t/bm-j-enter-approved-substitutes/720/1) and can optionally be listed on the pick list through [WO-D](https://forum.evoerp.com/t/wo-d-print-pick-lists/91/1).

## General Program Operation

Enter the work order number or select one from a pop-up window by pressing the `F2` key (or clicking on the **Lookup** button). Enter the item number of the standard component to be swapped out, or select it from the work order bill of material by pressing the `F2` key (or clicking on the **Lookup** button), which will display all the components in the work order bill of material. Highlight the component to be swapped and press `Enter` or click on it.

Enter the substitute item number or press `F2` (or click on the **Lookup** button) to get a listing of approved substitutes for this standard component. Highlight the desired substitute and press `Enter` or click on it. You can also enter an item not on the list of approved substitutes for the item. You will be warned that it is not on the list but it will be allowed.

You can then specify the quantity to replace. The program will swap out the standard component with the substitute (if the entire quantity is replaced), or it will add the substitute (if a partial replace). Inventory will be reallocated accordingly.