Reference Activity - Lines (tsacm1601m000)

Use this session to create and maintain reference activities.

Reference activity lines

The lines on the tabs refer to the following sessions:

  • Resource Requirements: The lines on the resource requirements tab refer to the Reference Activity - Resource Requirements (tsacm2120m000) session. Double-click the requirements for more detailed information.
  • Measurement Types: The lines on the measurement types tab refer to the Inspection Templates (tsacm3160m000) session. Double-click the measurement types for more detailed information.
  • Required Skills: The lines on the required skills tab refer to the Skill Requirements by Reference Activity (tsacm2121m000) session. Double-click the required skills for more detailed information.
  • Cost Overview: The lines on the cost overview tab refer to the Reference Activity - Costs Overview (tsacm2525m000) session. Double-click the cost overview for more detailed information.

 

Reference Activity

The smallest unit of work that is required to carry out maintenance.

Description

The description or name of the code.

Search Argument

An alternative form of a description used for convenience during searching. A search key is usually an abbreviation, an acronym, or a mnemonic alternative to a full description.

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Description

The description or name of the code.

Activity Use

The reference activity can be used for either of the following reasons: Field Service: The reference activity can be used only for Field Service usage. Depot Repair: The reference activity can be used only for Depot Repair usage. General: The reference activity is not restricted to any particular usage and can be used generally. This activity can be used for Field Service and/or depot repair.

Activity Group

The reference activity group to which the reference activity belongs.

The reference activity group is shown together with other reference activity information, and can be used as a selection criterion in various sessions.

Note

This field is visible only if the Use Activity Groups check box is selected in the Reference Activity Management Parameters (tsacm0100m000) session.

Description

The description or name of the code.

Use Fixed Price

If this check box is selected, you can set the Sales Price as the default value for the related object to which, the Reference Activity is linked.

Calculated Sales Price

The sales price that is calculated based on the related resource requirements.

Note

This value is expressed in the specified Currency.

Sales Price

The sales price that is set as the default value for the Reference Activity. You must specify a numeric value.

Note
  • This field is enabled only if the Use Fixed Price check box is selected.
  • This value is expressed in the specified Currency.

Currency

The currency in which the Sales Price and the Calculated Sales Price are expressed.

Note
  • This field is enabled and mandatory only if the Use Fixed Price check box is selected.
  • By default, the local currency is used.
Item

The item for which the reference activity is defined.

If you want to define an activity that is valid for all items, you must leave this field blank.

Note

For a PCS project, you can specify the customized items if:

  • The status of the PCS project is set to Closed and the In-Service check box is selected in the General Projects (tcmcs0552m000) session, or
  • The status of the project is set to Active.
Item Description

The description or name of the code.

Functional Element

A grouping of exchangeable items with identical functions. Functional elements can be used in item breakdowns, physical breakdowns, and reference activities.

Example

When a maintenance activity is defined for a configuration, a functional element can be specified. This way, the activity applies to all items covered by that functional element, and multiple, identical reference activities for similar items are avoided.

Note

Functional elements can only be defined if the Functional Elements Active check box in the General Service Parameters (tsmdm0100m000) session is selected.

Description

The description or name of the code.

Service Department

The department that is responsible for the execution of a work order.

Description

The description or name of the code.

Work Center

The subdepartment of the service department that is responsible for the execution of a work order.

Description

The description or name of the code.

Buy-from Business Partner
Description

The description or name of the code.

Duration

The estimated time that is required to carry out the reference activity.

Note

This is for informative purposes only.

Duration

The time duration unit that is defined in the General Service Parameters (tsmdm0100m000) session.

Tolerance Period Start

The maximum time period with which the start date of the generated reference activity can be shifted.

Note

The tolerance period is used only if the reference activity is used in preventive maintenance.

Unit for Tolerance Period

The unit in which tolerance period is expressed.

Tolerance Period Finish

The maximum time period with which the finish date of the generated reference activity can be shifted.

Note

The tolerance period is used only if the reference activity is used in preventive maintenance.

Effective Time

The effective date and time.

Expiry Time

The expiry date and time.

Note

If the expiry date is in the past, you cannot modify this reference activity.