SAM Contract Categories

Use this screen to add or maintain SAM contract category codes.

This screen is accessed by clicking a Code or the Need to create a new SAM contract category? Click here to add link on the SAM Contract Categories screen.

The fields on this screen are:

Field Description
Code Enter a one-character alphanumeric SAM contract category code. The code is stored on the service agreement contract.
Description A description of the SAM contract category.
Active for System

Controls whether the category code is active for use within the system.

  • Selected—the category is available on service agreement contracts and in Select Category searches.
  • Not selected—the category is inactive and is hidden from searches unless Include Inactive is selected on the listing screen.

This field appears when you open an existing category by clicking a Code on the SAM Contract Categories listing screen.

Use these buttons to complete your work on this screen:

Button Description
Save Saves the category code.
Copy

Copies the selected category to a new code.

This button appears when you open an existing category by clicking a Code.
Save & New

Saves the category and opens a blank entry so you can add another category without closing the screen.

This button appears when you use the Need to create a new SAM contract category? Click here to add link.
Save & Next

Saves the category and opens the next category in the list.

This button appears when you open an existing category by clicking a Code.
Close Closes this screen and returns to the SAM Contract Categories listing screen.

Data Source: PFWTAB

Security: 999 - Configuration, Service - Access Agreements & Warranties

Revision: 2026.10