Enter Resource Group

Explanation

Perform this activity to create a resource group with the help of an assistant. Resource groups have different types:

Resource groups can be enabled for use in different processes:

When creating a resource group the usage of the resources are defined by selecting; Use in Manufacturing, Use in Maintenance, Use in Projects and/or Use in Service.

When creating the resource group using the assistant, resource group details can be added optionally such as: connection to resource structure, general and project related costs, resource capacity and qualifications. If the resource group is used in Maintenance or Service, maintenance information can also be added using the assistant, whereas if used in Manufacturing labor class and machine information can be added. If it's a tool/equipment group used in Maintenance, tool tracking can be enabled for the tool/equipment group by selecting the tool tracking option Track Check Out/In using the assistant. Tool/Equipment group resources that are intended to be used in project management and project planning, requires a cost element to be defined on the resource group.

Prerequisites

N/A

System Effects

A resource group is created and can be used in the product area for which is has to been defined to be utilized. For a Person group used in Manufacturing, a labor class is created and can be further detailed. For a Machine group used in Manufacturing, a work center is created and can also be further defined.