SAP PM Fundamentals to Advanced

• Experience with plant maintenance activities
• An understanding of SAP ERP software logic and processes
• Basic comprehension of SAP Modules
• Knowledge of project maintenance transaction codes and terminology

Audience

• Business Analysts
• Plant Maintenance Consultants
• Project Managers and Supervisors

SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC) is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software offered by SAP SE. Along with other modules, SAP ECC reinforces different business processes and customer relations. One of its primary application components is the SAP Plan Maintenance (SAP PM), which aids in managing and running plant operations. With the use of SAP PM features and tools, personnel can efficiently perform and facilitate enterprise manufacturing activities.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at business analysts, consultants, and other corresponding personnel who wish to employ SAP PM for sustaining the performance of business units.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure the SAP PM software.
• Integrate the features of SAP PM into the IT structure of their business.
• Utilize SAP PM as a tool for executing the responsibilities of maintenance roles.
• Make use of SAP PM reports to resolve the needs of clients.
• Recognize the importance of SAP PM implementations to plant workflow and the safety of work personnel.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction

Installing and Configuring SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM)

• System Requirements for Setting Up SAP PM

Overview of SAP PM Features and Architecture

• The Plant Maintenance Functions
• What are Technical Objects?
• Preventive and Breakdown Maintenance
• Levels of Maintenance Processes
• Managing Maintenance Projects
• The Plant Maintenance Information System

Overview of Supplementary SAP PM Functions

Utilizing and Enhancing SAP PM Side Panels

• Working with Preconfigured Collaborative Human Interface Parts (CHIPS)
• Accessing and Configuring other CHIPS

Creating a SAP PM Factory Calendar and Assigning Roles

• How Do Different Plant Maintenance Units Interact?

Defining Technical Objects Using SAP PM

• Incorporating the Organizational Structure
• The Maintenance Planning Plant
• Functions of Technical Objects
• Warranties and Permits for Technical Objects

Overview of SAP PM Bills of Material and Serial Numbers

Installing Equipment and Defining Equipment Master Record

• Choosing a Functional Location for an Equipment
• Labeling of Functional Locations

Creating and Configuring SAP PM Work Center

Overview of SAP PM Maintenance Processes

• The Breakdown Maintenance Process
• The Corrective Maintenance Process

Inspecting the Technical System Using SAP PM

• Planning and Executing the Appropriate Maintenance Process

Managing Maintenance Requests with SAP PM

• Generating General and Breakdown Notifications
• Planning and Scheduling a Maintenance Order
• Administering Work Clearance
• Withdrawing Materials for Maintenance Tasks
• Confirming the Completion of Maintenance Requests

Overview of Mobile and Workflow Scenarios in SAP PM

• Procuring External Services

Performing SAP PM Refurbishing Processes

• Managing Repair Orders

Overview of SAP PM Preventive Maintenance

• The Preventive Maintenance Task List
• Implementing the Preventive Maintenance Process

Reporting Maintenance Planning and Other SAP PM Operations

• Document Level v.s. Logistics Information System

Transferring SAP PM Data from Reported Entries

• The Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS)

Integrating SAP PM with Other SAP ERP Central Components

Troubleshooting

Summary and Next Steps