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title: "Creating PLSS FLOCs"
slug: "creating-plss-flocs"
updated: 2026-10-27T23:12:05Z
published: 2026-10-27T23:12:05Z
canonical: "ims-handbook.cenosco.com/creating-plss-flocs"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://ims-handbook.cenosco.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating PLSS FLOCs

Take noteThis overview will explain how to manually add a new FLOC to IMS-PLSS. When there is an active SAP interface for the Site, FLOCs should not be created manually. In this case the creation of new FLOCs is facilitated through the interface (FLOCs are mastered in SAP). 

FLOCs can be created in Bulk through the [data import](/v414/docs/importing-data-via-settings) feature.

Alternatively, to create a FLOC:

- Go to the IMS Main Menu.
- Click **FLOC** to go to the FLOC Main Screen (Grid List).
- Click the *Plus* button*.*

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/floc-temp-image-qmboorm3.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T18%3A21%3A06Z&se=2026-10-28T19%3A21%3A06Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=eBsN6Hiq%2BFOJsc6o7YUo7Vwq03dZ8KRHsiGB%2BNK9TvY%3D)

A new window will pop up.

- Fill in the data. See the table below.

The yellow highlighted fields in the form are the required fields, these have to be filled in.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/floc-temp-image-uzqmdwbl.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T18%3A21%3A06Z&se=2026-10-28T19%3A21%3A06Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=eBsN6Hiq%2BFOJsc6o7YUo7Vwq03dZ8KRHsiGB%2BNK9TvY%3D)

The new FLOC will be created, and you will be redirected to the detail page of the FLOC that was just created.

When adding a new FLOC with invalid data, an invalid Unit location or an invalid Plant location, a warning will be displayed, and the FLOC will not be saved. A new FLOC can be added for an inactive Plant or inactive Unit. In this case, the new FLOC will be inactive as well.

FLOC pop-up fields:

The following fields are listed:

| **Field** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| Parent ID | ID of the Unit for the new FLOC. |
| Hierarchy | Hierarchy path for the new FLOC: Site, Plant, Unit. **Note**: the hierarchy is read-only. |
| FLOC ID | Name of the FLOC, often based on a standard naming convention. |
| SAP Floc ID | The FLOC name in SAP is often the same as the previous parameter. |
| FLOC Description | Short description of the new FLOC. |
| Location Type | Hierarchy Type of the new FLOC, such as PIPELINE SYSTEM-FLOC, CONTROL/INJECTION SYSTEM-FLOC, etc. For more details see below. |
| Criticality Indicator | Selected Criticality Indicator, if enabled under [Settings \ Maintenance \ Common Data \ Criticality Indicator](https://ims-handbook.cenosco.com/v414/docs/hemp-abc-indicator-status#enabling-the-criticality-indicator) |
| Area | Set up the location for the new FLOC. |
| Active | Should be checked for an active FLOC. |
| Visible In |  |
| Owner |  |

- Click **Save**.

The new FLOC will be created. You will be redirected to the Details Page of the FLOC that was just created.

Adding a new FLOC with invalid data, invalid Unit location, or invalid Plant location a warning will be displayed and the FLOC will not be saved. A new FLOC can be added for an inactive Plant or inactive Unit. The new FLOC will get the same status as the Unit in this case; for an inactive Unit, the FLOC will be inactive as well.

## FLOC Location Types & Equipment Groups

Depending on the FLOC Location Type, relevant Equipment groups will be available for selection when creating new Equipment. The table below shows the FLOC Types and related Equipment groups.

| FLOC Type | Equipment Group |
| --- | --- |
| PLSS System FLOC | PLSS System |
| Pipeline-FLOC | Pipeline |
| Flowline-FLOC | Flowline |
| Pipeline Jumper-FLOC | Pipeline Jumper |
| Pig Trap-FLOC | Pig Trap |
| PLSS Valve-FLOC | PLSS Valve |
| PLSS Pipework-FLOC | PLSS Pipework |
| Block Valve Station-FLOC | Block Valve Station |
| Rise-FLOC | Riser |
| Slugcatcher-FLOC | Slugcatcher |
| Flex Joint-FLOC | Flex Joint |
| Manifold-FLOC | Manifold |
| Flowbase-FLOC | Flowbase |
| Tree Spools-FLOC | Tree Spools |
| PLSS Choke-FLOC | PLSS Choke |
| Protein Structure-FLOC | Protein Structure |
| Umbilical-FLOC | Umbilical |
| SDU-FLOC | SDU |
| SCM-FLOC | SCM |
| Flowmeter-FLOC | Flowmeter |
| MCS-FLOC | MCS |
| HPU-FLOC | HPU |
| EPU-FLOC | EPU |
| Power Source-FLOC | Power Source |
| Injection Skid-FLOC | Injection Skid |
| Loading Hoses-FLOC | Loading Hoses |
| Loading Hose Reel-FLOC | Loading Hose Reel |
| Isolation Valve-FLOC | Isolation Valve |
| Hawser-FLOC | Hawser |
| Hawser Winch-FLOC | Hawser Winch |
| Leak Detection System-FLOC | Leak Detection System |
| Generic PLSS-FLOC | Generic PLSS |