Add  Work Assignment

Explanation

This activity is used to add additional work assignments. This can be used, for example if the planned work is Incomplete and there is more work that is required to complete the work task .

Prerequisites

Before adding an additional work assignment, the following must have been completed:

• A work task must exist.

System Effects

• A new work assignment in status Assigned is created.
• A journal entry is created for this event. Journal entries are generated in the Journal tab found in the Prepare Work Order and Report In Work Order windows.

Window

Work Assignments
Work Task
Prepare Work Order
Work Order Structure

Related Window Descriptions

Work Task
Prepare Work Order
Work Order Structure

Procedure

Use the following procedure to add a work assignment using the Work Task, Work Tasks, Prepare Work Order or Work Order Structure window.

1. Query the work task, or alternatively, query the work order and then click the Work Tasks tab and select the relevant work task (F3).
2. Right-click on the work task, and then point to Assign Work.
3. The Assign Work dialog opens.
4. Select the Direct Allocation tab.
5. Create a new line (F5).
6. Select the Resource Type that is to be allocated.
7. Enter the appropriate resource in the Allocated To using the List button.
8. Select or enter a date in the  Allocated Start and Allocated Finish column.
9. Click Save button.
10. Optionally, add another allocation by following the steps 6-9.
11. When finished, click OK to close the dialogue.