SAP PM

Manufacturing

Definition

SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) is a functional module in SAP ERP that supports the planning, processing, and completion of plant maintenance tasks.

Detailed Description

SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) is a comprehensive functional module within SAP ERP that helps organizations manage and maintain their technical systems and equipment. It enables the planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance activities, ensuring the optimal functioning of machinery and reduction of equipment downtime. The module integrates with other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), and Human Resources (HR) to provide a unified maintenance process.

Key Features

Breakdown Maintenance
Equipment Management
Integration with other modules
Maintenance Notifications
Maintenance Planning
Preventive Maintenance Planning
Reporting and Analysis
Work Order Management

Common Modules

SAP CO (Controlling)

Tracks costs associated with maintenance activities for budgeting and controlling.

SAP HR (Human Resources)

Manages maintenance workforce scheduling and resource allocation.

SAP MM (Materials Management)

Manages procurement and inventory functions, integrating with PM for spare parts and materials requirements.

SAP PP (Production Planning)

Coordinates production schedules with maintenance activities to minimize disruptions.

Popular Implementations

Integration with SAP MM for Spare Parts Management

By integrating SAP PM with MM, a company improved spare parts availability and reduced procurement lead times.

Preventive Maintenance Scheduling at a Manufacturing Plant

Implementation of SAP PM allowed a manufacturing plant to schedule regular maintenance, reducing equipment downtime by 15%.