Working with Work Order Status Codes

Work order status codes provide a framework for controlling and managing the work order backlog. By changing status codes during the life cycle of a work order, you can control the workflow and manage resources to the maximum benefit of your facility. Status codes are part of the system that impact many operations. Therefore, great caution must be taken when attempting to change, add, or modify the list of work order status codes. AssetPoint has carefully planned how work order status codes operate with the system, and you should carefully plan any modifications you make to these codes.

If you need to change or reconfigure these codes, consult your TabWare support person for guidance on the best approach for meeting your needs.

Permanent Work Order Status Codes

The table below shows the permanent work order status codes that come with the system.

Code

 

Status

0

=

Entered

20

=

In Planning

30

=

Planning Complete

40

=

Awaiting Material

50

=

Material Reserved

60

=

Ready to Work

70

=

Completed

79

=

Closed to Charges

80

=

Canceled

Site-Specific Work Order Status Codes

TabWare is an extremely flexible tool you can configure in many different ways. You can define your own site-specific work order status codes. AssetPoint suggests, however, that you have a thorough understanding of the system and your processing requirements before making changes to the list.

Changing the Status of Work Orders

Settings in the Security module control your ability to change the status of a work order. If you have the appropriate privileges, the status of a work order can be changed from the following windows: