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title: "Workstation Working Hour User Manual"
space: "Manufacturing"
url: "https://support.aakvatech.com/Manufacturing-workstation-working-hour-user-manual"
updated: "2026-07-22"
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# Workstation Working Hour User Manual

## 1. Overview
The **Workstation Working Hour** module in **ERPNext** is used to define the working hours of a workstation. This ensures that manufacturing operations are scheduled within the allocated working hours and prevents scheduling conflicts.

## 2. Key Features
- **Time-Based Scheduling:** Define start and end times for workstations.
- **Operational Control:** Enable or disable working slots.
- **Auto-Calculated Hours:** The system automatically calculates total working hours.
- **Prevents Scheduling Conflicts:** Ensures work orders align with the available time slots.
- **Integrated with Workstations:** Links directly to workstation configurations.

## 3. Pre-Requisites
Before configuring Workstation Working Hours, ensure:
- A **Workstation** is already created in ERPNext.
- You have the necessary **Manufacturing User** permissions to modify working hours.

## 4. Step-by-Step Usage
### Step 1: Accessing Workstation Working Hour
1. Navigate to **Manufacturing > Workstations > Workstation Working Hour**.
2. Click **New** to create a new entry.

### Step 2: Defining Working Hours
1. Enter the **Start Time** (e.g., 08:00 AM).
2. Enter the **End Time** (e.g., 04:00 PM).
3. Ensure the **Enabled** checkbox is selected to activate the time slot.
4. The system will auto-calculate **Hours** based on start and end times.
5. Click **Save** to store the working hour entry.

### Step 3: Linking to a Workstation
1. Navigate to the respective **Workstation** entry.
2. Add the defined working hour entries under **Working Hours**.
3. Save the workstation settings.

## 5. Script Customizations
- **Auto-Calculate Hours:** Modify the `hours` field calculation logic.
- **Restrict Timing Overlap:** Implement validation to prevent duplicate time slots.
- **Enable Dynamic Holiday Check:** Customize to exclude public holidays from working hours.

## 6. Troubleshooting (Common Errors and Resolutions)
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|-------|-------|----------|
| *Cannot Save Working Hour* | End time is earlier than Start time | Ensure End Time is after Start Time |
| *Hours not Auto-Calculated* | Incorrect time format | Use 24-hour format for accuracy |
| *Workstation Not Assigning Hours* | No working hour entries | Create and link working hours to workstation |

## 7. User Roles and Permissions
### Roles Available:
- **System Manager:** Full control over Workstation Working Hours.
- **Manufacturing User:** Can create and modify working hours.
- **Read-Only Users:** Can view working hour schedules but not edit them.

### Permissions Matrix
| Action | System Manager | Manufacturing User | Read-Only |
|--------|---------------|----------------|-----------|
| Create Workstation Working Hour | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Modify Workstation Working Hour | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| View Workstation Working Hour | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Link Working Hours to Workstation | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |

## 8. Key Notes
- Ensure working hours **do not overlap** to prevent scheduling conflicts.
- Always set working hours in **24-hour format** for clarity.
- **Enable** the checkbox to activate a working hour slot.
- Review working hour assignments periodically for **workload optimization**.

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This manual provides a complete guide to setting up and managing **Workstation Working Hours** in ERPNext. For further assistance, contact the **System Administrator** or refer to **Frappe Documentation**.