Learn SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) Plant Maintenance, commonly referred to as SAP PM, is a module of the SAP ERP system that focuses on the efficient management of an organization's assets. It enables companies to plan, execute, and document maintenance activities to ensure the smooth functioning of their plants and equipment. SAP PM helps in the optimization of maintenance activities, thus enhancing productivity, efficiency, and profitability. It provides a centralized platform to manage the maintenance of equipment and other assets, including planning and scheduling of maintenance activities, cost accounting, and recording of maintenance data. The SAP PM module provides a range of functionalities to address the various aspects of maintenance management. It covers the complete lifecycle of assets from installation to decommissioning. It supports maintenance planning, execution, and analysis, as well as the continuous improvement of maintenance processes. The book covers the following topics: 1 Introduction to SAP PM 1.1 Overview of Plant Maintenance 1.2 SAP PM features and benefits 1.3 Key concepts and terminology 2 System Requirements and Installation 2.1 System requirements for SAP PM 2.2 Installation and configuration of SAP PM 3 Maintenance Planning and Scheduling 3.1 Overview of maintenance planning and scheduling 3.2 Maintenance planning strategies 3.3 Maintenance scheduling strategies 4 Master Data Management 4.1 Overview of master data in SAP PM 4.2 Equipment master data 4.3 Functional location master data 4.4 Bill of materials (BOM) and maintenance task lists 5 Preventive Maintenance 5.1 Overview of preventive maintenance 5.2 Types of preventive maintenance 5.3 Creating and maintaining maintenance plans 5.4 Scheduling preventive maintenance tasks 6 Corrective Maintenance 6.1 Overview of corrective maintenance 6.2 Types of corrective maintenance 6.3 Creating and processing maintenance notifications 6.4 Creating and processing maintenance orders 7 Breakdown Maintenance 7.1 Overview of breakdown maintenance 7.2 Creating and processing breakdown notifications 7.3 Creating and processing breakdown orders 8 Work Clearance Management 8.1 Overview of work clearance management 8.2 Creating and managing work clearance permits 8.3 Monitoring and tracking work clearance permits 9 Maintenance Budgeting and Cost Control 9.1 Overview of maintenance budgeting and cost control 9.2 Maintenance cost planning and budgeting 9.3 Maintenance cost control and monitoring 10 Maintenance Reporting and Analytics 10.1 Overview of maintenance reporting and analytics 10.2 Maintenance reporting and analysis tools in SAP PM 10.3 Key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for maintenance management 11 Integration with Other SAP Modules 11.1 Integration of SAP PM with other SAP modules (MM, SD, FI, CO) 11.2 Overview of integration scenarios and use cases 12 Best Practices for SAP PM Implementation 12.1 Key considerations for SAP PM implementation planning and execution 12.2 Managing change and ensuring user adoption 12.3 Managing risk and ensuring data security 12.4 Post-implementation support and maintenance
