Phantom BOMs

Phantom BOMs in GoldFinch are useful for simplifying complex manufacturing processes where intermediate components are not stocked separately but are part of a larger assembly. Follow these steps to set up and use Phantom BOMs effectively.

Steps to Set Up Phantom BOMs:

1. Enable Phantom BOM on Item

   1. Check the "Phantom BOM" field on the item record.

   2. Set the item type to "Service" to ensure it functions as a Phantom BOM.

   3. Note
      All Phantom BOM items must be listed as Service items in the system.

2. Set Up Item Formulas for Phantom BOMs:

   • Define the Item Formula for each Phantom BOM item. This formula outlines the components required to produce the Phantom BOM.

3. Add Phantom BOM to Parent Item’s Formula:

   • Add the Phantom BOM item as a component in the Item Formula of the Parent Item.

4. Automatic Replacement in Work Orders:

   • When a Work Order is created for the Parent Item, GoldFinch automatically replaces the Phantom BOM component with its underlying Item Formulas, streamlining the production process.

Link to Operation No.

You can specify the Link to Operation No. for Phantom BOM components to align with your manufacturing routing.

Example Setup:

Parent Item has 3 Item Routings:

The Parent Item has 3 Item Formula Lines:

The Phantom BOM itself has 3 Item Formula Lines:

Work Order Linking Process

When creating a Work Order, GoldFinch automatically links components to the correct operation routing based on the Link to Operation No. values.

Article Phantom-BOMs  ·  Last updated October 02, 2025 · GoldFinch ERP Help Center