Estimating charge details

Recording work estimates

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This tab allows you to estimate the charge details for the tasks within the work order. You can specify the charge code and the variant number of the charge code. Variants indicate the individual characteristics of charge codes, which may vary as per geographies, suppliers, etc.

Task # / Description

The code identifying the task / description of the task. (Alphanumeric, 150). You can enter the number / description in full or specify it partially using the “*” character. The system lists all the task numbers / descriptions that are similar to the values entered here.

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Use the drop-down list box and select one of the following values based on which charge details must be retrieved in the multiline. The system lists the following values:

  • Estimation History – The estimation history of the charges against the task. If you select this option, the system lists the following values in the drop-down list box provided alongside:

      1. Latest Estimation – Select this option if you wish to retrieve in the multiline all the latest revisions baseline numbers against the relevant task.

      2. All Revision - Select this option if you wish to retrieve in the multiline  all the estimation revisions of the tasks from estimation baseline 1 to (latest Est. baseline-1).

By default the system leaves this field blank.

#

The sequence in which the task must be executed. (Integer).

Task #

The unique code identifying the task.

Help facility available.

The system displays the following fields:

Task Description

The textual description of the task.

The system displays the following fields:

Exec. Status

The execution status of the task, which could be “”, “Fresh”, “Planned”, “In-Progress”, “Complete”, “Pre-closed”, “Closed”.

Estimation Status

Indicates the estimation status of the task, which could be “Not Required”, “Pending Estimates”, “Pending Confirmation”, “Confirm Estimates”, “Released Estimates” or “Re-estimates Required.

Est. Baseline #

The baseline number displayed when the charge details are estimated and confirmed. If the resource requirements were estimated and confirmed multiple times, the baseline number is incremented by 1 every time estimations are updated and moved to baseline history already.

Estimation Remarks

Any remarks related to the estimation of charge details.

Charge Code

The code identifying the charge levied for the part / resource estimates. (. Mandatory. The charge code entered must be in ‘Active’ status with TCD Type “Charge” and TCD Basis “Flat”, as defined in the “Tax, Charges & Discount (TCD)” business component.

Help facility available.

The system displays the following fields:

Charge Description

The textual description of the charge code specified.

Variant #

The identification number of the variant of the charge. Mandatory. The variant number specified must be in ‘Active’ status, and must be mapped to the charge code in the in the “Tax, Charges & Discount” business component.

Help facility available.

The system displays the following fields:

Variant Description

The textual description of the variant specified.

Repair Classification

Use the drop-down list box to specify the repair classification in order to differentiate the tasks which are over and above the contract (COA - Contract Over and Above) between the operator and the MRO. The system lists all the ‘Active’ quick codes of type “Repair Classification” defined in the “Maintenance Task” business component.

The system leaves the field blank, by default.

The system displays the following fields:

TCD Type

The type of the Tax, charges and Discount (TCD). The TCD can be of type “Tax”, “Charge” or “Discount”.

TCD Basis

The basis for TCD computation. TCD can be calculated as a “Percentage”, “Unit Rate” or as a “Flat” amount.

The system sets the field to “Percentage” by default.

TCD Amount

The amount of the tax, charge or discount. A positive value must be entered here.

This field must not be left blank.

TCD Currency

Use the drop-down list box to specify the currency in which the TCD is charged. Mandatory. The system lists the base currency for internal work order. For external work orders, the system lists the base currency and customer order currency.

Estimation Remarks

Any remarks related to the estimation of charge details.

The system displays the following fields:

Est. Baseline #

The baseline number displayed when the charge details are estimated and confirmed. If the resource requirements were estimated and confirmed multiple times, the baseline number is incremented by 1 every time estimations are updated and moved to baseline history already.

Exec. Status

The execution status of the task, which could be “Draft”, “Fresh”, “Planned”, “In-Progress”, “Complete”, “Pre-closed”, “Closed”.

Estimation Status

Indicates the estimation status of the task, which could be “Not Required”, “Pending Estimates”, “Pending Confirmation”, “Confirm Estimates”, “Released Estimates” or “Re-estimates Required.

Note: The system displays an error message, if any concurrent user attempts to modify the charge details.

Sum of TCD Amount

The system displays the sum of TCD amount as follows: Example:

Task – T1

Charge Code – C1

Variant – V1

Task #

Charge Code

Variant #

Reair. Class.

TCD Currency

TCD Amt

T1

C1

V1

FOD

IND

500

T1

C1

V1

FOD

IND

1000

On selection of a task T1 in the Charge Details tab and the “Estimate Charge Details” pushbutton, the system displays the sum of TCD amount for task T1 as follows:

Task #

Charge Code

Variant #

Reair. Class.

TCD Currency

TCD Amt

T1

C1

V1

FOD

IND

1500

To proceed carry out the following: