An identifier for a piece of equipment that can be used in an operation
A tool can be used on more than one resource. Tools typically are hand-held or at least portable, and, unlike resources, are not scheduled by the shop floor manager. By contrast, a large piece of testing equipment or an entire workbench at which testing is performed would be defined as a resource.
A tool number record can have the following attributes:
Status
ERP Equipment Number
ERP Plant Maintenance Order
Tool Group
Qty Available
Location
Calibration Type
Start Calibration Date
Calibration Period
Expiration Date
For more information, see Tool Number Maintenance.
You can assign tool numbers to a tool group (see Tool Group Maintenance).
You can change the status of a tool number or all tool numbers in a tool group (see Change Equipment Status).
If you use the SAPMEINT component, see Integration of Equipment.