The allocation information setup is available to use with all organizations and during the allocation process. Before proceeding to the work order setup, refer to the External Systems topic to set up the work order types, Level names, and the structures.
Within the Level Two setup, the Area and the Plant Codes are required fields. Areas are used to group work orders either by an area ID or by a supervisor and to route timesheet authorization to the appropriate responsible person.
If the cost object ID has a description and the Show Descriptions for Cost Objects feature is enabled, Track will display the cost object IDs and descriptions in the cost object drop-down lists. If Track screens display only text box accessibility, then enter the cost object ID into the cost object text box to enable the drop-down list and populate cost object listing. Refer to Show Descriptions for Cost Objects feature for more information on how to enable or disable this feature.
Many companies use downloads to bring the work order information into Track database. If your company uses downloads to capture the work orders, ensure that the Area and the Plant Code fields are inserted. If the Area and the Plant Codes are missing, then the allocated time remains hidden after the allocation process is completed.