This Equipment Calibration flowchart illustrates the process for regularly calibrating equipment in SAP PM. This process ensures that measuring equipment maintains its accuracy and reliability over time.
Detailed explanation of the steps show in flow diagram:
📅 Maintenance Plan: The process starts with a Maintenance Plan specifically for calibration, created by the Maintenance Planner. This plan outlines scheduled calibration activities for measuring equipment.
🔓 Release Plan: The Maintenance Planner releases the calibration plan, activating it in the system.
⏰ Scheduling: The system automatically schedules calibration 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 calibration tasks.
📝 Work Order Creation for Calibration Maintenance: The Maintenance Supervisor creates a work order for the calibration task. An issue slip is printed to facilitate the calibration work.
🔀 Service Determination: The Maintenance Supervisor determines if external service is required for the calibration.
🛠️ External Service Process (if applicable): If external calibration is needed:
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- A Service Purchase Requisition (PR) is created.
- A Service Purchase Order (PO) is generated and output to the calibration service provider.
- After calibration, a Service Entry is recorded.
🧰 Internal Calibration Process: If handled internally, Goods Issue is performed to allocate any necessary materials or tools for calibration.
✅ Order Confirmation: The calibration is performed and the order is confirmed. A confirmation slip is generated.
🔧 Technical Completion: The Technical Engineer marks the work order as technically complete.
📊 Calibration Result: The Maintenance Supervisor records the calibration results in the system.
🚦 Usage Decision:
- Based on the calibration results, the Maintenance Supervisor makes a usage decision for the equipment.
- This decision determines if the equipment is fit for continued use, needs adjustment, or should be taken out of service.
💼 Settlement: The Maintenance Supervisor performs the settlement process.
💰 Invoice Payment (for external services): The Accounts Team processes the invoice payment if external calibration services were used.
Key Features of Equipment Calibration:
- Ensures accuracy and reliability of measuring equipment
- Typically follows strict schedules and standards
- Includes recording of calibration results and usage decisions
- May involve specialized external service providers
This flowchart emphasizes the importance of regular and accurate calibration in maintaining equipment quality and compliance.
Relevant SAP PM resources for equipment calibration:
These resources can provide more detailed information on implementing and managing equipment calibration processes in SAP PM.
