Reporting > Work instructions authoring > Authoring a process plan with work instructions > Planning operations
Assign an operation to a work area
You can assign an operation to the work area where it is to be performed.
Procedure
If you have not done so already, search for and open an existing work package, or create a work package, and navigate to the Work Instructions Authoring or Process Planning page.
In the Process tab or panel, expand the structure and select an operation.
Note A single work area can have one or multiple operations assigned to it. Press Ctrl to select multiple operations.
- Click More → Assign Work Area .
The Assign Work Area dialog box lists all plants and work areas in the plant bill of equipment (BOE).
Select a work area, and click Assign.
(Optional) In the information panel at the bottom of the screen, click the Work Area tab.
The Work Area tab shows work areas that are assigned to the selected operation. You can also assign work areas to the selected operation from the Work Area tab.
Note To remove an assigned work area from an operation, select the row in the Work Area tab and click Remove Work Area .
Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/282219420/PL20251212545240207.xid2214895/xid1855271 · retrieved 2026-07-11