Define Fault Deferral
Explanation
This activity is used to define fault deferral list codes. Deferral list codes are used to defer a fault, i.e.,
allow for a delay before faults must be corrected.
There are two types of deferrals, simple and complex.
- The simple deferral definition can be used immediately, has no maximum delay defined, and can be used for all
part revisions and functions. With this type of fault deferral, when reporting the fault, you need to specify the
number of days and/or operational parameters that the fault can be deferred.
- The complex deferral definition requires different deferral items to be defined with a maximum delay, and
each deferral item must be associated with the part revision for which it is valid. If the deferral should only
be valid for a certain function, then the function must be specified for the applicable deferral items.
Prerequisites
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System Effects
- A new deferral list code is created.
- If the Requires List Item Definition option is disabled, it will be possible to use this fault
deferral when reporting faults on any part revisions and/or functions. The user can then decide how long the
fault can be deferred for each fault. For more information, refer to the activity Enable Fault
Deferral.
- It is possible to create default definitions for maximum delays by defining deferral categories. Using
default delays is optional. For more information, refer to the activity Define Category with Default Maximum
Delays.
- If the Requires List Item Definition option is enabled, item codes must be defined before the deferral
can be used. It is possible to create item codes for the deferral. For more information, refer to the activity
Define Item Code.