This Preventive Maintenance flowchart (with roles) illustrates the proactive approach to equipment maintenance in SAP PM. This process is designed to prevent breakdowns and extend equipment life through scheduled, routine maintenance activities.
Detailed explanation:
📅 Maintenance Plan: The process begins with a Maintenance Plan, typically created by the Maintenance Planner. This plan outlines scheduled maintenance activities for equipment.
🔓 Release Plan: The Maintenance Planner releases the plan, making it active in the system.
⏰ Scheduling: The system automatically schedules maintenance activities based on the plan. Alternatively, the Maintenance Supervisor may handle scheduling manually.
📧 Email Alert: An email alert is generated to notify relevant parties of upcoming maintenance.
📝 Work Order Creation: The Maintenance Supervisor creates a work order based on the scheduled maintenance.
🖨️ Issue Slip Print: An issue slip is printed to facilitate the maintenance work.
🔀 Service Determination: The Maintenance Supervisor determines if external service is required for the maintenance task.
🛠️ External Service Process (if applicable): If external service is needed:
- A Service Purchase Requisition (PR) is created.
- A Service Purchase Order (PO) is generated and output to the vendor.
- After service completion, a Service Entry is recorded.
🧰 Internal Maintenance Process: If handled internally: Goods Issue is performed to allocate materials for the maintenance task.
✅ Order Confirmation: The maintenance work is performed and confirmed. A confirmation slip is generated.
🔧 Technical Completion: The Technical Engineer marks the work order as technically complete.
💼 Settlement: The Maintenance Supervisor performs the settlement process.
💰 Invoice Payment (for external services): The Accounts Team processes the invoice payment if external services were used.
Key Features of Preventive Maintenance:
- Proactive approach to maintenance
- Scheduled activities based on time, usage, or condition
- Potential for reduced emergency breakdowns
- Improved equipment reliability and longevity
This flowchart emphasizes the planned nature of preventive maintenance, showcasing how SAP PM helps organizations stay ahead of potential equipment issues.
Relevant SAP PM resources for preventive maintenance:
- SAP PM Preventive Maintenance Training Guide
- SAP PM Important Transaction Codes for Preventive Maintenance
These resources can provide more detailed information on implementing and managing preventive maintenance processes in SAP PM.
