You use this function to include external operations in the scheduling of the order.

A suitable control key has been created in your system. The Scheduling external operation (scheduling of an external operation with standard values) parameter has been maintained for this control key.

You maintain control keys in the Customizing for Plant Maintenance and Service Management by choosing Maintenance Plans, Work Centers, Task Lists and PRTs ® Task Lists ® Operation Data ® Maintain control keys.

For external operations, you have the following scheduling options:

You can include external operations based on the data entered for them in order scheduling. This results in the dates for the following operations being scheduled with reference to the duration of the external operation.

The system can calculate the operation end date in days based on the planned delivery time entered. The dates for the following operations are then determined with reference to this operation end date.