Define Loss Causes

Explanation

Use this activity to connect a loss cause to an existing loss cause group. Loss causes are used to indicate the reason a particular event took place. Note: When events are entered in the system, you can only use the loss causes that are connected to the production unit on which the event is registered. For more information, refer the online help file: Connect Production Units and Loss Causes.

Prerequisites

Loss cause groups must have been defined in the Define Loss Cause Groups window (setup OEE).

System Effects

A new loss cause is connected to a valid loss cause group in IFS/OEE.

Related Window Descriptions

Define Loss Causes
Setup OEE

Procedure

1. Open the Setup OEE window.
2. Click Define Loss Causes to open the Define Loss Causes window.
3. Create a new loss cause record in the window. You have several options to choose from when creating a new record (a) click Create New on the toolbar (b) double-click on an existing record or, (c) right-click anywhere in the table, and then click Insert.
4. In the Loss Cause ID field, enter a unique ID code for the new loss cause.
5. Enter a description for the new loss cause in the Description field.
6. In the Loss Cause Group field, enter the group to which the new loss cause is to be connected. Use the List of Values to select a valid value.
7. Save the record.