Connect Work Type to Task Type

Explanation

This activity is used to connect work types (defined in IFS Maintenance) to maintenance task types (defined in IFS/Vehicle Information Management). This connection is necessary to be able to create complex assembly service contracts and service requests for VIM serials. This connection also enables you to pick a valid work type when you distribute tasks to a work order.

Prerequisites

Work types must have been defined. For more information, refer to the Create Work Type activity.

System Effects

As a result of this activity, complex assembly service contracts and service requests can be created for the VIM serials.

Window

Maintenance Task Basic Data

Related Window Descriptions

Maintenance Task Basic Data 
Maintenance Task Basic Data/Work Types

Procedure

1. Open the Maintenance Task Basic Data window and click the Work Types tab.
2. Query (F3) for an existing task type. The table below the field displays the work types connected to the task type.
3. Create a new record (F5).
4. In the Work Type ID field, enter a code for the work type. Use the List of Values to select a valid value.
5. If you want to set the work type as the default work type, select the row, right-click and then click Set Default Work Type. The Default Work Type check box will be selected for the record.
6. Save the record (F12).