Yes can use WIP without routings, issue components...
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Yes can use WIP without routings, issue components into WIP via Work order Issue transaction, then later do Work Order Completion for assembly item to go into stock. Sometimes used for intial go-live with non-inventory items within the BOM/ WO components list for labour instead of routings and thus less complication in initial setup for a client @Jan Rey Claveria Rodriquez