Define Fixed Resource or Fixed Start on Work Task

Explanation

This activity is used to define a fixed resource and/or fixed start for a Work Task. This feature is only applicable for work tasks that will be transferred to and scheduled by the Scheduling Engine.  

The fixed resource is defined by connecting a resource demand to the work task with an individual resource demand. This is done by selecting a resource in the Resource ID field on the resource demand line for the work task. The fixed start is defined by entering a start date and time in the Fixed Start field on the work task. It is also possible to define the fixed resource and fixed start in the Scheduling Workbench, which is the web based user interface for Planning and Scheduling Optimization(PSO). If a fixed resource or fixed start is not defined, the activities for the work task will be scheduled to the time suggested by the Scheduling Engine.

Prerequisites

N/A

System Effects

As a result of this activity, the activities for the work task will be transferred to PSO with a fixed resource and/or fixed start. The activity will be scheduled to the given resource and/or point in time.

Window

Service Request
Prepare Work Order

Related Window Descriptions

Service Request
Service Request/Prepare
Prepare Work Order
Prepare Work Order/Prepare

Procedure

Follow this procedure to set a fixed resource for a work task in IFS Applications:

  1. Open the Work Task window or the Prepare Work Order/Work Tasks window.
  2. Query (F3) for the necessary work task/work order number.
  3. Click the Resource Demands tab.
  4. In the Resource Group field, enter the Resource ID of the resource group that the resource belongs to, use the List of Values to select a valid value. In the Resource ID field enter the Resource ID that will be the fixed resource for this activity on the work task, use the List of Values to select a valid value.
  5. Save the information (F12).

Follow this procedure to set the fixed start for a work task in IFS Applications:

  1. Open the Work Task window or the Prepare Work Order/Work Tasks window.
  2. Query (F3) for the necessary work task/work order number.
  3. In the Fixed Start field, enter the fixed date at which the work task is to start.
  4. Save the information (F12).