Chapter 4. Inventory 61 Item status Item status can have the following values: Active Items in this status can be selected and used in the other applications. Pending This status is the default value for new records. These items cannot be used anywhere outside Item Master and Inventory applications. Pending Obsolescence Items can be depleted from storerooms, but no balance replenishment is allowed. Obsolete Items are permanently unavailable for use. Planning Items can be referenced in work order plans, POs and PRs, but they cannot have financial transactions created against them. When changing the status of an item, you may roll new status to Organizations and Inventory. This step can be done by selecting the check box shown in Figure 4- 10. Figure 4- 10 Item change status dialog 4.3.2 Service Items The Service Items application is used to define and manage purchased service by creating service item records and maintaining a list of vendors that supply the service item.

62 Certification Study Guide Series: IBM Maximo Asset Management V7.1 Service items are defined at the item set level and cannot be received into inventory or stored in a storeroom. They are always categorized as direct issue items and you can reorder a service item by using the Reorder Direct Issue Itms/ Svcs action available from the Select Action menu. Examples of service items might be janitorial invoices, telephone bills, and elevator repair service. To access the application, select Go To . Inventory . Service Items. Service Items tabs The Service Items application has the following tabs: List Use this tab to search for service records. Although you may use it to change the status of multiple service items, the tab has no other special action. Service This tab is the main tab of the application. Use it to enter, view, or modify service items. This tab has only one required field, which is the Service Item identifier. Other primary attributes, such as commodity codes, whether an inspection is required, and others can also be specified in this tab. Use the Vendor sub tab to maintain a list of vendors that supply the service item. For each vendor, you may specify and track the last price for that service and the promised lead time from the vendor for this service item. Specifications Use this tab to classify an service item and add, view, modify, or delete specifications that give details about the attributes of the service item. Service Item status The Service Items application has the same status values as the Item Master application. Note: Service items can be requested or ordered through the Desktop Requisitions, Purchase Requisitions, or Purchase Order applications and the line type must be set to Standard Service in order to request a service item.