---
title: "Workstation"
space: "ERPNext"
url: "https://docs.frappe.io/erpnext/workstation"
updated: "2026-02-28"
---

**A Workstation stores information regarding the place where the workstation operations are carried out.**

Data regarding the operation cost, rent, electricity can be stored here.

An Operation takes place at a Workstation. The Operation is the work performed and the Workstation is the place/machine where it is performed. For example, melting is an Operation that can be done at 10 different Workstations.

:::note
An Operation can take place at multiple Workstations.
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## How to create a Workstation

1. Go to the Workstation list, click on New.
2. Enter a name for the Workstation.
3. Under Operating Costs, enter operating component with the cost:
  1. Electricity
  2. Rent
  3. Consumables
  4. Wages
4. Save.

Optionally, you can enter a description for the Workstation.

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### Operating Components

Using this table you can divide the different cost components and set it to the Operation.

![](/files/Screenshot%202025-08-19%20at%2012.57.24%20PM.png)

### Workstation Operating Component

User can also define the expense account per component company wise in the Workstation Operating Component.

![](/files/CleanShot 2026-02-19 at 12.20.21@2x.png)

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A [Holiday List](/hr/holiday-list) can be added to exclude counting these days for the Workstation.















The hours when the Workstation will be Operational can be added. On adding a Holiday list, the days listed as holidays won't be counted as working for the Workstation.

Under Working Hours table, you can add start and end times for a Workstation. For example, a Workstation may be active from 9 am to 1 pm, then 2 pm to 5 pm. You can also specify the working hours based on shifts. While scheduling a [Work Order](/erpnext/work-order), the system will check for the availability of the Workstation based on the working hours specified.

:::note
You can enable overtime for a Workstation in Manufacturing Settings.
:::









![](/files/CleanShot 2026-02-19 at 12.22.41@2x.png)

After saving the Workstation, the following actions can be performed against it:

![](/files/CleanShot 2026-02-19 at 12.23.30@2x.png)

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## Features

### Production Capacity

Production Capacity is the total number of jobs can be executed at the same time in the respective workstation.

![](/files/CleanShot 2026-02-19 at 12.24.54@2x.png)

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## Related Topics

1. [Bill Of Materials](/erpnext/bill-of-materials)
2. [Operation](/erpnext/operation)
3. [Routing](/erpnext/routing)
4. [Work Order](/erpnext/work-order)
5. [Job Card](/erpnext/job-card)