The internal refurbishment process (PM04) in SAP PM is a comprehensive workflow that manages the refurbishment of repairable spares, from the initial breakdown to the final settlement of the refurbished component.
The refurbishment maintenance process flow diagram is taken from the SAP PM Refurbishment Process Guide document shared by Mario Campos Sanchez, an SAP PM Consultant
Below is a step-by-step breakdown of the process based on the flowchart shown in diagram image:
🔧 Breakdown Occurs: The process begins when a component breaks down and needs to be replaced.
🛒 Procure New Repairable Spare: A new repairable spare or component is sourced from stock to replace the broken one or a new/repaired one is procured.
🔄 Exchange of Material: The defective part is removed, and a functional spare part is installed.
📋 Plan and Execute Installation: The installation of the new component is planned and executed, along with dismantling the old one using a conventional order.
📝 Creation of Refurbishment Order: A refurbishment order (PM04) is created, indicating the release, withdrawal of damaged material, and completion.
🔙 Return of Refurbished Repairable: The refurbished repairable spares are returned to the warehouse.
🛒 Procure New Repairable: Another new repairable spare is procured from stock, marked as “Consume a New/Repaired Item.”
🔄 Exchange of Material (Again): Another exchange of unserviceable and serviceable material occurs.
📋 Plan and Execute Installation (Again): The installation is planned and executed once more, with dismantling using a conventional order.
📝 Creation of Refurbishment Order (Again): Another refurbishment order is created, indicating the release, withdrawal of damaged material, and completion.
🔧 Refurbish the Material: The actual refurbishment of the material takes place.
📊 Post the Time/Spare Parts: Time and spare parts used in the refurbishment are posted to the order.
🔙 Return of Refurbished Repairable: The refurbished repairable spares are returned to the warehouse (Goods Receipt).
✅ Order Completion: The refurbishment order is marked as completed.
💰 Order Settlement: The final step involves settling the order, which includes financial aspects of the refurbishment process.
Other Key Points:
- The process involves dismantling the unserviceable part from the technical system and returning it to the warehouse (e.g., a refurbishment warehouse).
- A material with split valuation and a serial number profile is recommended for this process.
- The refurbishment order is created when the number of defective repairable spares in the warehouse reaches a certain level.
- Changes in the refurbishment order include:
- Quantity delivered is displayed in the order header
- Order obtains status “Delivered” or “Partially Delivered”
- Order is credited with the value arising from the quantity delivered and the current price of the refurbished material
- The object list can be used to identify individual repairable spares.
For more detailed information on SAP PM Refurbishment process, you might find following resource helpful:
