---
title: "Create service work order (manually)"
slug: "create-service-work-order-manually-manage-breakdowns"
tags: ["Task topic"]
updated: 2026-10-09T09:41:17Z
published: 2026-10-09T09:41:17Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/create-service-work-order-manually-manage-breakdowns"
---

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# Create service work order (manually)

Create a manual service work order for repair, maintenance, breakdown, or value add activities.

To display the business object's work location in the work order and the mobile app, select a work location code. By default, the delivery address is used if no specific location is defined.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> You can also create a service work order from:
> 
> - The Field Service app.
> - An AI inspection on the Field Service app. You do so to repair the damage found by the AI damage detection agent. For more information, see [Monitor AI inspections](https://docs.staedean.com/equipment-rental/docs/en/monitor-ai-inspections).

### Steps

1. Go to **Work order project planning** > **Work orders** > **All work orders**.
2. Click **New**.
3. In the **Business object** field, enter or select a value.
4. In the **Work order template ID** field, enter or select a value.
5. In the **Warehouse** field, enter or select a value.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> It is defaulted to the service warehouse defined in the worker.
6. In the **Start date** field, enter a date.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> The **End date** will be populated as the same date as the **Start date** by default.
7. In the **Work location code** field, enter or select a value.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> Optional. After selecting the work location code, choose **Yes** for an offer to change location.
8. In the **Internal note** field, type a value.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> Optional. The note will be displayed on the work order header.
9. In the **Organization number** field, enter or select a value.
10. In the **Contact** field, enter or select a value.
11. Click **OK**.

## Related

- [Manage damage and repairs](/manage-damage-and-repair.md)
- [Manage breakdowns](/manage-breakdowns.md)