MAM 7.6.1.2:

I have a report object structure that uses the WORKORDER object.

I want to remove some fields from the WORKORDER object in the ROS - so that the user can't see them when creating ad-hoc reports.

Is there a way to limit the fields that are included in ROS objects?

Thanks.

#AssetandFacilitiesManagement
#Maximo

In the Object Structures application, there is a "Exclude/Include Fields" option under More actions that lets you control which fields are included.  You can alter the Persistent Fields settings to exclude any fields you don't want available when using the reporting object structure.  It can be a little tedious to update a lot of checkboxes if you need to change more than one or two fields but it should get the job done.

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Adam Davis
Maximo Consultant
Asset Partners
Chicago IL
312-224-8300
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To add to Adam's response, in newer versions when you setup an object structure you can set it in "Exclude Attributes Mode" for each object. This makes it so you need to include all persistent fields you want the user to be able to report against. This works well if you have a small subset of fields or are worried that someone might add an additional attribute that you wouldn't want the users to be able to report against. 

To do this, you just check the "Exclude Attributes Mode" checkbox next to each object before you save (once you save it becomes read-only).

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Steven Shull
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For anyone coming to this afterwards.
It is really important to check the "exclude attributes mode" checkbox as it can't be enabled afterwards.

I discussed a possible RFE with Development and I was told that when that is checked Maximo performs various steps to store details of the fields that are involved. Those steps can't be executed once the object has been saved.

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Mark Robbins
Support Lead/Technical Design Authority / IBM Champion 2017 & 2018 & 2019 & 2020 & 2021
Vetasi Limited
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/maximo-support-advice-from-non-ibm-engineer-article-mark-robbins/
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Original Message:
Sent: Tue September 21, 2021 07:55 AM
From: Steven Shull
Subject: Limit fields in object structure

To add to Adam's response, in newer versions when you setup an object structure you can set it in "Exclude Attributes Mode" for each object. This makes it so you need to include all persistent fields you want the user to be able to report against. This works well if you have a small subset of fields or are worried that someone might add an additional attribute that you wouldn't want the users to be able to report against. 

To do this, you just check the "Exclude Attributes Mode" checkbox next to each object before you save (once you save it becomes read-only).

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Steven Shull
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