MaintainX Core Workflow A: Work Order Lifecycle
Overview
Master the complete work order lifecycle in MaintainX - from creation through completion. Work orders are the core unit of maintenance operations.
Prerequisites
- Completed
maintainx-install-authsetup - Understanding of maintenance operations
- MaintainX account with work order permissions
Instructions
Follow these high-level steps to implement maintainx-core-workflow-a:
- Review the prerequisites and ensure your environment is configured
- Follow the detailed implementation guide for step-by-step code examples
- Validate your implementation against the output checklist below
For full implementation details, load: Read(plugins/saas-packs/maintainx-pack/skills/maintainx-core-workflow-a/references/implementation-guide.md)
Output
- Created work orders with full metadata
- Proper status transitions
- Completion documentation
- Query results for work orders
Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| 400 Bad Request | Missing title | Ensure title field is provided |
| 404 Not Found | Invalid asset/location ID | Verify IDs exist in system |
| 403 Forbidden | Insufficient permissions | Check user role and plan tier |
| Invalid transition | Wrong status flow | Follow valid transition paths |
Resources
Next Steps
For asset and location management, see maintainx-core-workflow-b.
Examples
Basic usage: Apply maintainx core workflow a to a standard project setup with default configuration options.
Advanced scenario: Customize maintainx core workflow a for production environments with multiple constraints and team-specific requirements.