Rating Occurrence (O) and Detectability (D) of Action Groups

After adding a new action group the rating for occurrence (O) and detectability (D) is set to 10 by default.


To rate the actions in your new group:

  1. Click on the triangle next to the malfunction. - Outcome: you see the assigned action group(s).

  2. Click on the triangle next to the action group.

Outcome: The list of actions expands. You will see two types of actions: "Construction actions" and "Operation actions". Construction actions are used in design and process FMEA, whereas operation actions are used in FMEA-MSR (Monitoring and System Reaction). Operation actions are preventive actions and detection actions rated by occurrence (O) and detectability (D), respectively.

  1. Choose a rating and make a right-click on it to open the context menu.

  2. Choose Edit prevention rating to open the context menu.

  3. Choose the rating directly or click on Select… - Outcome: The dialog for the occurrence rating will open.

  4. Choose a rating.

  5. Click Apply and Close.

Rating detection actions works similarly starting with a right-click on Detection under Construction actions.

Alternatively you can directly switch to the dialog for the detection rating by clicking on Detection rating in the „Properties for Action group…" dialog.

Make sure you repeat all this for construction actions, operation action and service action.

Outcome: your actions now have a rating.