---
sourceDocument: Yokohama Field Service Management
sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/yokohama/field-service-management

 Release :

    - yokohama

ft:locale :

    - en-US

ft:publication_title :

    - Yokohama Field Service Management

ft:clusterId :

    - fsm

bundleId :

    - fsm

workflow :

    - Customer and Industry


---

# Create a maintenance schedule for an equipment instance

# Create a maintenance schedule for an equipment instance {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
* 
* Updated January 30, 2025
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create a schedule for regular maintenance or downtime for an equipment
instance.

## Before you begin

Role required: wm_admin, wm_dispatcher

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllField ServiceEquipment ResourcesEquipment Instances.
2. Select an instance.
3. In the Resource Events related list, click New.
4. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   {#create-maint-sched-for-eq-instance__table_h35_3x5_dwb__entry__2}

   | Fields | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Resource | Name of the equipment instance. |
   | Type | Type of resource event. * Downtime * Maintenance {#create-maint-sched-for-eq-instance__ul_k1x_mx5_dwb} |
   | Schedule | Schedule for this downtime or maintenance. |
   [Table 1. Resource Events]

   {#create-maint-sched-for-eq-instance__table_h35_3x5_dwb}
5. Click Update.
{#create-maint-sched-for-eq-instance__steps_ygs_px5_dwb}

## Result

The schedule appears under the Resource Events related list
and on Dispatcher Workspace.
**Related tasks**   

* [Assign equipment to a planned crew](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/3VISS90zUBs6b4VhNM1LXA#add-equipment-to-a-planned-crew "Assign equipment to a planned crew to ensure they have tools for their work order tasks. Dispatchers can assign equipment through the ServiceNow AI Platform or Dispatcher Workspace. Crew leaders can assign equipment or modify their crews through the Now Mobile Agent application.")
* [Assign equipment to a task crew](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/2yVg9YoWsfrr6OXzGPzBUw "Assign equipment to an ad hoc task crew to ensure they have the necessary tools to complete the work order task.")
* [Assign an equipment instance to groups](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/JXGnPOqrHLyEeDw~vnbzBA "Assign equipment instances to groups.")

*[\>]: and then