Yes, that is perpelexing @Sol.
To create a Production Order you use the Production Planning Tool instead.
That Tool may not be visible to you due to a permissions setting?
https://erpnext.org/docs/user/manual/en/manufacturing/tools/production-planning-tool
How do you create a new Production Order? - #3 by clarkej
Edit: I forgot to welcome you to ERPNext Sol 