Replacing child equipment

Replace child equipment record in the equipment hierarchy with another child equipment record.

To replace child equipment:

Select Equipment > Process > Child Equipment Replacement.
Specify this information:

Parent Equipment

Specify the parent equipment of the child equipment to be replaced. The system automatically populates the equipment description and Organization.

Child Equipment

Specify the child equipment to be replaced in the hierarchy. The system automatically populates the equipment description, Organization, Status, Class, Category, Location, Department, Manufacturer, Serial Number, and Model.

New Equipment

Select a new child equipment to replace the old child. The system automatically populates the equipment description, Organization, Status, Class, Category, Location, Department, Manufacturer, Serial Number, Model Number, Store, Bin, and Lot.
Select the Core Return check box to designate the child equipment a repairable spare.
Select the Withdraw/Scrap check box to withdraw or scrap the child equipment.
Select the Return to Storeroom check box to return the child equipment to the storeroom.

Note: If you selected Return for Repair or Return to Storeroom, specify Store and Bin.

Select one of the options for the cost details:

Option	Description
Apply Structure Change Cost to Parent	Select to apply the cost of the equipment structure change to the parent equipment.
Apply Structure Change Cost to Child	Select to apply the cost of the equipment structure change to the child equipment.

Select the Create New WO check box to create a new work order for the child equipment replacement.
Specify the Work Order Org. and Standard WO.

Select one of the options for work order details:

Option	Description
Create WO Before Structure Change	Select to create the work order before the equipment structure change.
Create WO After Structure Change	Select to create the work order after the equipment structure change.

Click Replace.

Note: To detach the child equipment from the hierarchy without replacing it with another child equipment, click Detach.