## Getting Started with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Resource Assignments

This chapter discusses:

- JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Resource Assignments overview.

- JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Resource Assignments implementation.

### JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Resource Assignments Overview

The JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Resource Assignments system from Oracle provides the capability to assign resources to a work order or to specific work order instructions while checking the current availability and assignments of the resources.

Once work orders and instructions have been entered into the system, you can assign resources to either the work order or the instruction that is based on the work order document type. Resources can be either individuals who are validated against the address book or equipment that is validated against the equipment master.

### JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Resource Assignments Implementation

This section provides an overview of the steps that are required to implement the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Resource Assignments system.

In the planning phase of the implementation, take advantage of all JD Edwards EnterpriseOne sources of information, including the installation guides and troubleshooting information. A complete list of these resources appears in the preface in the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Financial Management Application Fundamentals 9.0 Implementation Guide with information about where to find the most current version of each.

When determining which electronic software updates (ESUs) to install for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Resource Assignments, use the EnterpriseOne and World Change Assistant. EnterpriseOne and World Change Assistant, a Java-based tool, reduces the time that is required to search for and download ESUs by 75 percent or more and enables you to install multiple ESUs at one time.

See JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools 8.98 Software Update Guide

See JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Financial Management Application Fundamentals Preface.

#### Global Implementation Steps for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Resource Assignments

This table lists the suggested global implementation steps for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Resource Assignments:

Step | Reference
1. Set up companies, fiscal date patterns, and business units. | See Setting Up Organizations.
2. Set up accounts and the chart of accounts. | See Creating the Chart of Accounts.
3. Set up the General Accounting constants. | See Setting Up the General Accounting System.
4. Enter address book records. | See Entering Address Book Records.
5. Enter equipment master records. | See Creating Equipment Master Records.
6. Enter work orders and instructions. | See Working with Work Orders.

#### Implementation Steps for the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Resource Assignments System

This table lists the implementation steps for the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Resource Assignments system.

Step | Reference
1. Set up Resource Assignment constants and resource working hours. | See Setting Up the Resource Assignments System.
2. Set up resource master information. | See Entering Resource Master Records.
3. If your organization uses crews and crew scheduling, set up crews, schedule periods, and crew working hours. | See Managing Crew Scheduling.
4. Set up system integrations with Employee Assignment. Set up a system constant, users, Employee Assignment integration settings, and Resource Assignment integration settings. | See Integrating with Employee Assignments.