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alias: modules-routing-and-dispatching-reasons-tutorial-pause-reason
description: "Configure a Pause reason for long-running checklist execution and review the pause and resume scenario."
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# Pause Reason

A **Pause Reason** temporarily pauses a **Checklist** instance during execution. This is especially useful for long-running **Material** tracking checklists where accurate time tracking matters.

**Pause Reasons** help you:

- Interrupt checklist execution temporarily.
- Track why a checklist was paused.
- Keep accurate duration records.
- Separate active work time from pause time.

## Configure a Pause Reason

1. Open the **Reason** module and create a new **Reason**.
1. Enter a name for the **Pause Reason**.
1. Select the **Pause** type.
1. Optionally, select a category from [[reasoncategory-lt]].

![Pause reason configuration page](../images/reasons-tutorial-51.png)

Create a **Checklist** and assign it to the `Coating` **Step**. If needed, see [[tutorials-howto-material-createchecklist]].

For this exercise, use the **Checklist** provided through the master data.

## Scenario: Pause and Resume a Checklist

1. In the `Coating` **Step** view, select the `Engine Block H08-P9.010` **Material**.
1. Perform **Track-in** to open a **Checklist** instance.
1. Select the **Material** and choose **New Perform**.

    ![Checklist instance ready for execution](../images/reasons-tutorial-52.png)

1. Start the first checklist item and then select **Pause**.

    ![Pause action during checklist execution](../images/reasons-tutorial-53.png)

1. Select a **Pause Reason** from the list.

    ![Pause reason selection in the wizard](../images/reasons-tutorial-54.png)

1. Select `BreakTime` and then select **Pause**.
1. After the break, select **Resume Perform** to continue from the same point.

    ![Checklist instance after resuming](../images/reasons-tutorial-55.png)

1. Finish the remaining **Checklist** items.
1. Review the results in **Checklist History** or **Material History**.

![Checklist history after the pause scenario](../images/reasons-tutorial-56.png)

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Next page: [Off-Flow Reason](off-flow-reason.md).