Understanding Asset Activity Types

Activity types define the main attributes broad range of activities, such as maintenance, repairs, inspections, field work etc. The base package includes an asset activity type business object (W1-SOMActivityType) that should be used when created asset activity types.

Activity types are defined by:

• Activity Business Object: The business object used for asset activities of this type
• Activity Schedule Information: Default scheduling information for asset activities of this type, including Activation Lead Days, Work Lead Days, and Activity Disposition.
• Attachments: One or more attachments associated with asset activities of this type, such as procedures or checklists.
• Exception Handling: Details regarding exception handling for asset activities of this type, including default To Do Type, To Do Role, and retry options.
• Completion Event Types: One or more completion event types associated with asset activities of this type. See Understanding Completion Event Types for more information.
• Object To Create: The service history type to be created by asset activities of this type. Service history records are created by Create Activity Type’s Service History completion events.

Refer to Defining Asset Activity Types for more information about setting up asset types.