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# Set days in advance

**Days in advance** decides how early a work order is generated before its scheduled deadline.

Use it to give planners enough lead time.

### How it works

The recurring schedule sets the target date.

Days in advance sets the generation date before that target.

If the target date is August 31 and days in advance is 30, the work order is created on August 1.

### When to adjust it

Use a shorter lead time for fast planning cycles.

Use a longer lead time when scheduling needs more preparation.

### Frequently asked questions

<details>

<summary>Can I change days in advance later?</summary>

Yes.

Future generation timing can be recalculated.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What happens when days in advance is 0?</summary>

The work order is created on the scheduled date.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Does this apply to corrective contracts?</summary>

No.

Corrective contracts use SLA logic instead.

</details>

### Related topics

* [**Configure the recurring schedule**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/contract-management/configure-the-recurring-schedule.md)
* [**Understand contract work order generation**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/contract-management/understand-contract-work-order-generation.md)
* [**Create a contract**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/contract-management/create-a-contract.md)


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