Replacing child equipment

Replace child equipment record in the equipment hierarchy with another child equipment record.

To replace child equipment:

  1. Select Equipment > Process > Child Equipment Replacement.
  2. Specify this information:
    Parent Equipment
    Specify the parent equipment of the child equipment to be replaced. The system automatically populates the equipment description and Organization.
    Child Equipment
    Specify the child equipment to be replaced in the hierarchy. The system automatically populates the equipment description, Organization, Status, Class, Category, Location, Department, Manufacturer, Serial Number, and Model.
    Return for Repair
    Select to designate the child equipment a repairable spare.
    Withdraw/Scrap
    Select to scrap the child equipment.
    Return to Storeroom
    Select to return the child equipment to the storeroom.
    Note: If you selected Return for Repair or Return to Storeroom, specify Store and Bin.
    New Equipment
    Select a new child equipment to replace the old child. The system automatically populates the equipment description, Organization, Status, Class, Category, Location, Department, Manufacturer, Serial Number, Model Number, Store, Bin, and Lot.
    Create New WO
    Select to create a new work order for the child equipment replacement.
    Work Order Org.
    Specify the work order organization. The system automatically populates WO Equipment.
    Standard WO
    Specify the standard work order for the child equipment replacement.
  3. Select one of the options for the cost details:
    • Apply Structure Change Cost to Parent

      Select to apply the cost of the equipment structure change to the parent equipment.

    • Apply Structure Change Cost to Child

      Select to apply the cost of the equipment structure change to the child equipment.

  4. Select one of the options for work order details:
    • Create WO Before Structure Change

      Select to create the work order before the equipment structure change.

    • Create WO After Structure Change

      Select to create the work order after the equipment structure change.

  5. Click Replace.
    Note: To detach the child equipment from the hierarchy without replacing it with another child equipment, click Detach.