Define Discrepancy Code Part

Explanation

Use this activity to associate discrepancy codes and parts. Discrepancy codes are used to describe problems, deficiencies, or discrepancies identified during a disposition inspection.

Prerequisites

System Effects

Window

Repair Setup Basic Data
Inventory Part

Related Window Descriptions

Repair Setup Basic Data/Discrepancy Code Part
Repair Setup Basic Data
Inventory Part/Manufacturing MRO/Discrepancy Codes
Inventory Part/Manufacturing MRO
Inventory Part

Procedure

Repair Setup Basic Data/Discrepancy Code Part: Follow these steps, in order to perform this activity in this window:

  1. Open the Repair Setup Basic Data window.
  2. Select the Discrepancy Code Part tab.
  3. Select an existing discrepancy code, or create a new record (F5).
  4. If you create a new record, specify a discrepancy code, a description and any note text.
  5. Save changes (F5), if you created a new record.
  6. Select the table part of the window, and create a new record (F5).
  7. Specify part number, site and any note text.
  8. Select a suitable value from the list in the Service Source field. You must enter a supplier in the Preferred Supplier field if you select a service source besides Internal Repair Only.
  9. Save (F12).

Inventory Part/Manufacturing MRO/Discrepancy Codes: Follow these steps, in order to perform this activity in this window:

  1. Open the Inventory Part window.
  2. In the header query the inventory part with which you wish to associate the repair code.
  3. Select the Manufacturing MRO tab.
  4. Select the Discrepancy Code Part sub tab.
  5. Enter an existing discrepancy code, or select a discrepancy code from the list of values (F8).
  6. Select a suitable value from the list in the Service Source field. You must enter a supplier in the Preferred Supplier field if you select a service source besides Internal Repair Only.
  7. Save (F12).

Optionally you can connect a document text to the discrepancy code or the combination of part and discrepancy code:

  1. Select the appropriate record, right-click and then click Document Text.
  2. The Document Texts for Discrepancy Code or Document Texts for Discrepancy Code Part dialog box opens, depending on which type of record you have selected.
  3. Create a new record.
  4. Specify an output type and any note.
  5. Save (F12) and close the dialog box.