Work order statuses

Work order statuses

The status of a work order indicates its position in the processing cycle. The status determines which actions can be performed on the work order. For example, if the work order is approved (APPR), then the tasks can start.

WAPPR

The work order is waiting for approval. WAPPR is the default status for records created in the Work Order Tracking, Changes, Releases, and Activities applications.

APPR

The work order is approved and the work can begin.

WSCH

The work order is waiting to be scheduled. WSCH is the default status for records created in the Preventive Maintenance application.

WMATL

Materials must arrive before the work can be performed.

WPCOND

The work can be performed only when the condition of the plant is suitable. For example, certain work might require the shutdown of the plant.

INPRG

The work is in progress. INPRG is the default status for work orders created in the Quick Reporting application.

COMP

The physical work is completed.

CLOSE

The work order is closed. Inventory reservations for items not used in the work order are removed and the work order is made into a history record.

CAN

The work is canceled. You cannot cancel a work order if the work has already been initiated or if actuals have already been reported.

Effects of changing work order statuses

Work orders can be controlled by a workflow or other process, which can lead to automatic status changes.

Child work orders can inherit status changes from their parent. Inheritance of status changes is controlled by the Inherit Status Changes check box.

The following table shows the effects of changing the status of a work order.

Status	Effects
APPR	The work plan items are reserved in the Inventory application and in cost and rate data. Rates can be changed in the Inventory application, the Labor application, or the Tools application. If the rates change, the work plan reflects the rates in effect when the work order was approved. You can no longer delete the work order.
CAN	·    Work orders that have not been initiated are canceled. Work orders that have no actuals reports are also canceled. Canceled work order become history records.
CLOSE	The work order is finalized. Inventory reservations for unused items on the work order are removed. The work order becomes a history record.
COMP	All physical work associated with a work order is finished. If you had planned to move or modify an asset on the work order, the move or modification occurs when the status is changed to COMP.
INPRG	Physical work on the work order is currently in progress.