Resource Requirements (tsacm2120m000)

Use this session to maintain resource requirements for a reference activity.

Note: 
  • If you have started this session by zooming, you can only find and select a record.
  • For the related Reference Activity in the Reference Activities (tsacm1101m000) session, if the Activity Use field is set to Field Service:
    • You can create more than one resource requirement line of the type Subcontracting.
    • For all the material resource requirement lines, the Related Subcontracting Line is set to zero if:
      • The Supply Material to Subcontractor check box is cleared for the reference activity.
      • More than one resource requirement line of the type Subcontracting exists.
    • For all the material resource requirement lines, the Related Subcontracting Line is defaulted with the first subcontracting resource line number if:
      • The Supply Material to Subcontractor check box is selected for the reference activity.
      • More than one resource requirement line of the type Subcontracting exists.
  • You cannot delete a resource requirement line of the type Subcontracting to which a material resource requirement line is linked.

Field Information

Reference Activity

The reference activity for which the resource requirements are defined.

Line

The number that is used to store multiple resource requirements per reference activity.

Resource Type

The type of resource that is required for the reference activity.

Allowed values

Labor

The labor required to execute a reference activity. The required labor time can be only be specified when the reference activity is used for field service.

Tool

The tool required to execute the reference activity. This tool is returned after the Reference Activity is completed.

Subcontracting

The subcontracting requirement. In case the reference activity is specified for subcontracting, and it is used for field service then the subcontracting requirement must be specified.

Other

The resource that is needed and which cannot be scaled, is termed as Other Resource Types.

Material

Materials that are needed to execute the reference activity.

Note: 
  • The Subcontracting option is displayed only if the Subcontracted check box is selected in the Reference Activities (tsacm1101m000) session.
  • You cannot change this value if this field is set to Subcontracting and this resource requirement line is linked to a material resource requirement line.
Related Subcontracting Line

The line number of the subcontracting resource requirement line to which the material resource requirement line is linked.

Note: 
  • This field is visible only if the Subcontracting with Material Flow check box is selected in the Implemented Software Components (tccom0100s000) session.
  • This field is enabled only if for the related Reference Activity in the Reference Activities (tsacm1101m000) session:
    • The Activity Use field is set to Field Service.
    • The Subcontracted and the Supply Material to Subcontractor check boxes are selected.
    • The Resource Type field is set to Material
  • You must specify this value if there is more than one subcontracting resource requirement line for the reference activity.
Description

The description if the resource type is Other.

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Item

The item for Material, Tool or Other resource.

Note: 
  • This field is not applicable if the Resource Type field is set to Labor.
  • You must specify a value in this field if the Resource Type field is set to Material or Tool.
  • If the Resource Type field is set to Subcontracting, and the Activity Use field is set to Field Service for the related Reference Activity in the Reference Activities (tsacm1101m000) session, you can specify the item of the type, Subcontracted Service.
  • You cannot specify the same Item of the type Subcontracted Service for more than one subcontracting resource requirement line because on a service order subcontracting other cost line, if the unit cost is defaulted based on the linked reference activity, LN must be able to identify the subcontracting resource requirement that must be used.
Description

The item description. This is a display field.

Description

The description of the item. The field is enabled when you do not select a value in the Item field.

Note: 
  • This field is applicable only if the Resource Type field is set to Other or Subcontracting.
  • The value in this field or the Item field must be specified if the Resource Type field is set to Other However, if you specify a value in the Item field only, the value in the Description field is defaulted with the item description.
Delivery Type

The method by which the required materials are delivered.

Allowed values

From Service Kit

A service kit is used to solve calls with a minimum set of spare parts, or just as a standard set of basic spare parts that are frequently used. The service kit is replenished on actual usage, and is not assigned in the estimated service-order cost calculation.

From Service Inventory

Bulk materials such as bolts and nuts.

From Dealer's Inventory
By Purchase Order

Parts that are not held on stock, such as expensive parts or non-storable parts, and that must be purchased. A purchase order for these parts is generated when you run global SRP.

By Field Purchase

Parts that must be purchased locally at the location where the activity is carried out.

To Scrap
To Warehouse

Parts that must be returned to the warehouse, for example, insurance parts that are refurbished in an overhaul shop (not applicable to maintenance items).

To Warehouse by Transport

Parts that must be returned to the warehouse, and that must be transported in a special way, for example, transport on a special truck (not applicable to maintenance items).

Supplier Direct Delivery
Supplier Direct Return
Not Applicable
From Warehouse

If the delivery is from a central or regional warehouse, and the warehouse on the material line is specified, the planned deliveries are normally allocated in the warehouse of the item. Use this delivery type if no service cars are defined, or if service cars are not defined as separate warehouses.

From Warehouse in Car

Select this option if parts are transported by a service car and these service cars are defined as separate warehouses. During global SRP, allocations are made in the central warehouse. While Releasing a Service Order, a transfer order is created from the central warehouse to the service car.

From Car

Parts are transported by a service car related to warehouse and transfer warehouse orders are not generated.

The car must be replenished using the normal warehouse procedures such as Time Phased Order Point (TPOP) or Order Controlled/Batch (OCB).

From Warehouse by Transport

Select this option if parts must be separately transported because of their size. While Releasing a Service Order, a transfer order is created from the central warehouse to the warehouse that is defined for the ship-to business partner.

Note: 
  • The From Warehouse and By Purchase Order options are applicable only if the Ownership field is set to Company Owned.
  • The option From Warehouse by Transport and Supplier Direct Delivery options are applicable only if the Activity Use field is set to Field Service in the Reference Activities (tsacm1101m000) session.
  • The Supplier Direct Delivery option is applicable only if the Supply Material to Subcontractor check box is not selected in the Reference Activities (tsacm1101m000) session.
  • The option From Car is applicable only if Activity Use (of the linked reference activity) field is not set to Depot Repair in the Reference Activities (tsacm1101m000) session.
  • The option From Warehouse in Car is applicable only if Activity Use (of the linked reference activity) field is not set to Depot Repair in the Reference Activities (tsacm1101m000) session.
Ownership

The ownership of the service item. This value is defaulted from the Items - Service (tsmdm2100m000) session.

Allowed values

  • Company Owned
  • Customer Owned
  • Not Applicable
Note: 
  • This field is displayed only if the Ownership External check box is selected in the Implemented Software Components (tccom0100s000) session.
  • This field is set to Not Applicable and is disabled if the Resource Type field is set to a value other than Material.
  • You can modify this value only if the Delivery Type field is set to:
    • From Warehouse
    • From Warehouse in Car
    • From Car
    • From Warehouse by Transport
    • To Warehouse
    • To Warehouse by Transport
Customer Furnished Material

Indicates the ownership of the material. LN selects this check box if the material is furnished by the customer.

Note: 
  • This field is displayed only if the Customer Furnished Materials check box is selected in the Implemented Software Components (tccom0100s000) session.
  • This check box is selected only if:
    • the Ownership field is set to Customer Owned.
    • the Delivery Type field is set to From Warehouse or To Warehouse (for unconsumed material).
Subject to Trade Compliance

If this check box is selected, the trade compliance checks must be performed for the material line associated with the selected item.

Note: This field is displayed only if the Trade Management check box is selected in the Implemented Software Components (tccom0500m000) session.
Critical for Activity Release

If this check box is selected, the material line on which the item is used is blocked because of the trade compliance check failure. If the material line fails the compliance check, the related activity or the order cannot be released.

Note: 

This field is displayed only if the Trade Management check box is selected in the Implemented Software Components (tccom0500m000) session.

This value is defaulted from the Critical for Activity Release check box in the Items - Service (tsmdm2100m000) session.

This check box is applicable only for the materials.

Material Site

The code of the site to which the Warehouse is linked.

Note: This field is displayed only if the Sites field is set to Active or In Preparation in the Implemented Software Components (tccom0100s000) session.
Warehouse

The code of the warehouse for the material line.

Note: 
  • This field is set to Not Applicable and is disabled if the Resource Type field is set to a value other than Material.
  • The specified warehouse must be of the type Normal, Service, Service Reject or Consignment (Not Owned).
  • You can select the warehouse of type Consignment (Not Owned) only if the Delivery Type field is set to From Warehouse and the Ownership field is set to Company Owned.
  • If the Delivery Type field is set to From Car or From Warehouse in Car:
    • the warehouse must be linked to the service car defined in the Service Cars (tsmdm1145m000) session.
    • the WMS Controlled check box must not be selected for the warehouse in the Warehouses (whwmd2500m000) session.
  • You can specify a WMS Controlled warehouse of type Normal and Service if for the specific reference activity the Activity Use is not set to Depot Repair in the Reference Activities (tsacm1101m000) session.
  • The warehouse must be linked to the logistic company.
Description

The description or name of the code.

Ship Materials To

The address type used as the address to ship the items.

Note: 
  • This field is applicable only if the Resource Type is set to Material.
  • The value in this field is set to Subcontractor Address if:
    • the Resource Type is set to Material and
    • the Activity Use field is set to Depot Repair and Supply Material to Subcontractor check box is selected in the Reference Activities (tsacm1101m000) session.
  • The value in this field is set to Location Address, Ship-to BP Address and Subcontractor Address if:
    • the Resource Type is set to Material and
    • the Activity Use field is set to Field Service and Supply Material to Subcontractor check box is selected in the Reference Activities (tsacm1101m000) session.

Allowed values

Ship-to BP Address
Location Address
Owner Address
In-Use-by BP Address
Dealer Address
Subcontractor Address
Not Applicable
Task

task.In case of a labor line, the Task can be specified by means of a Task definition.

Description

The description of the task.

Efficiency Rate

The number of persons required to execute the reference activity.

Quantity

The number of resources required. By default, the value specified in the field is one. You can change the value.

Unit

The unit in which the quantity of the resource is expressed.

Note: 
  • For the resource requirement of the type Material:
    • This value is defaulted from the Sales Quantity Unit field in the Items - Service (tsmdm2100m000) session.
    • You can select the unit from the Units by Unit Set (tcmcs0112m000) session, based on the unit set linked to the item.
  • For the resource requirement of the type Other, you can select the unit from the Units (tcmcs0101m000) session.
Quantity based on the Activity Number of Units
If this check box is selected and the number of units for an activity (agreement) is modified, the estimated or required quantity is multiplied or divided based on the requirement.
Note: This check box is enabled only if:
  • The Resource Type field is set to Material , Labor , Rental , and Other .
  • A non-serialized item is specified in the Item field.
Estimated Sales Price

The expected sales price for a reference activity resource requirement. This price is calculated based on the item, labor rate, tool (and so on), and multiplied with the quantity.

Unit

The description or name of the code.

Rental
Cost Specification Type
Rental Period Costs

The cost line holds the standard or base price for 1 unit (day/week/month) of the rental period.

Equipment Rental Procurement
Not Applicable
Free Rental Quantity

The number of days for which the rent is free.

Cost Component

cost component

Description

The description or name of the code.

Standard Cost

The price per unit when resource type is Material or Tool, expressed in the reference currency.

The prices per unit are displayed as follows:

  • Material resource type: actual cost, retrieved from the Item - Costing (ticpr0107m000) session.
  • Tool resource type: tool's life unit, retrieved from the Tools (titrp0101m000) session.
Note: 
  • You can modified the value in this field only if:
    • the Resource Type field is set to Other
    • the Resource Type field is set to Subcontracting and the Item is not specified or standard cost is not defined for the Item.
Standard Cost Currency

Your company's reference currency, which is defined in the Companies (tcemm1170m000) session.

Unit Cost

The price per unit when resource type is Other, expressed in the reference currency. Unit cost is retrieved from the Item - Costing (ticpr0107m000) session.

Note: 
  • This value is defaulted from the Service Subcontracting Purchase Price field in the Items - Purchase (tdipu0101m000) session and cannot be modified if:
    • The specified Item is of the type Subcontracted Service.
    • The Source of Price for Service Subcontracting for the Item is set to Price Book / Contract in the Items - Purchase (tdipu0101m000) session.
  • Else, you can specify this value.
Cost Amount

The cost amount of the resource requirement, calculated by the equation:

cost amount = quantity * unit cost
Effective Time

effective date

Expiry Time

expiry date

Note: If the expiry date is in the past, you cannot modify this resource requirement.
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