SAP PM Plant Maintenance (beginner to advanced level)

Learn SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) module in a step-by-step manner with practical examples. Become SAP PM Consultant today

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SAP PM Plant Maintenance (beginner to advanced level)
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Oct 2019
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What you will learn

Comprehensive knowledge of all concepts and topics of SAP PM module

Become an SAP PM Consultant / Manager

Prepare for SAP PM Certification and Job interviews

Practical examples and demonstration of concepts

SAP PM Transaction Codes

How to integrate SAP PM with other SAP modules

SAP Plant Maintenance Process

SAP PM Work Center

SAP Functional Location

SAP Alternative Labeling of Functional Locations

SAP Equipment

SAP PM Bills of Material

SAP Serial Numbers

SAP Breakdown Maintenance Process

SAP Maintenance Order

SAP Corrective Maintenance Process

SAP Maintenance Notification

SAP PM Order Planning

SAP Maintenance Order Scheduling Tasks

Material Withdrawal for SAP PM Order

SAP PM Completion Confirmation

SAP PM External Service

Mobile Asset Management in SAP PM

Refurbishment Processes in SAP PM

SAP Refurbishment Order

SAP Preventive Maintenance

SAP PM Task List

SAP Maintenance Plan

Configurations on SAP PM server instance

Why take this course?

A warm welcome to the SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) course by Uplatz.


SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) application component from SAP provides a tool for all maintenance activities to be performed in an organization. All the activities that are performed under maintenance are interconnected and hence this module is closely integrated with other modules - Production Planning, Materials Management, Quality Management, and Sales and Distribution.

Using SAP PM, you can perform automatic repairs and facilitate maintenance requests in an organization. PM module allows you to record problems in SAP system, plan labor and material activities, and to record, manage, and settle the cost. In a company department, as a plant manager/supervisor you have to identify, document, manage problems and perform enterprise asset management for the required assets, and to perform these activities SAP PM is one of the best ERP tools for this purpose.

SAP Plant Maintenance contains the following sub-modules -

  • Management of technical objects and equipment master record

  • Planning of maintenance task

  • Manage workflow notifications and work orders under maintenance order management

Key Functions of Plant Maintenance

Following activities are performed under SAP PM -

  • Inspection - Inspection is done to check the actual condition of a technical system.

  • Preventive Maintenance - Preventive maintenance is used to maintain high availability of the technical system. It includes maintenance planning and work scheduling activities for technical objects.

  • Repair - Repair involves all measures that can be performed to restore the ideal condition. Repair process can be performed at many planning stages - like work scheduling, resource planning and initial costing, etc.

You can integrate SAP PM with other modules such as Material Management, Production Planning, Personnel Management, and Sales and Distribution. These modules are used to keep the current data as per the requirement in Plant Maintenance and are initiated automatically to maintain the current data in the system.

Following are the key modules which integrate with SAP Plant Maintenance −

  • Material Management

  • Sales and Distribution

  • Personnel Management

  • Controlling

  • Production Planning

Uplatz provides in-depth extensive training on SAP PM covering all topics in great detail and with practical demonstration of the concepts on an SAP PM server instance. This SAP PM training is one of the best training courses available on SAP PM and will take you from the beginner to the most advanced level in a step-by-step manner with live examples and mini-projects.


SAP PM course high-level topics

  • Overview of SAP PM

  • Logon to SAP PM module

  • Organizational Structure in PM

  • Functional Location

  • Work Center

  • Equipment

  • Bill of Material (BOM)

  • Characteristics and Class

  • Permits

  • Revision

  • Measuring Point and Measuring Counter

  • Refurbishment for Spare Parts

  • Calibration Inspection

  • Maintenance Task Lists

  • Corrective or Regular Maintenance

  • Breakdown Maintenance

  • Preventive Maintenance


SAP PM course curriculum


1. PM Overview and Organizational Structure

PM Overview

  • Process Overview

  • Overview - Integration & Interaction with other modules

PM Organization Structure

  • Plant

  • Planning Plant

  • Maintenance Planning Plant

  • Relationship between organization Units


2. Technical Objects in PM

PM Master Data (Technical Objects)

  • Functional Locations

  • Equipment

  • Material Master

  • Bills of Material

    • Functional Location BoM

    • Equipment BoM

    • Material BoM

  • Work Centers

  • Task Lists

  • Measuring Points

  • Warranties

  • Permits

  • Maintenance Items / Plans


3. Notifications and Maintenance Orders

Notifications

  • Notification Types

  • Create, Change & Display

Maintenance Orders

  • Order Types

  • Create, Change & Display

Order completion

  • Technical Completion of the order

  • Closing order and notification

  • Cost Settlement

Order Status


4. Maintenance Planning (Scheduling) and Reporting

Preventative Maintenance (Maintenance Planning)

  • Preventative Maintenance Process

  • Task List

  • Scheduling Plans

Reporting in SAP PM

  • Reporting at Document Level

  • Reporting with the Logistics Information System


5. Configuration & Integration

  • Configuration in PM

  • Integration with other modules

  • Case Study

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Our review

🧮 **Course Overview:** The course has received a global rating of 4.05 from recent reviews, indicating a generally positive reception among learners. The majority of feedback praises its utility and detail, particularly in guiding through essential aspects of Plant Maintenance (PM), even as some have highlighted areas for improvement. **Pros:** - **Detailed and Comprehensive:** Many reviewers find the course to be a detailed guide that covers the essential aspects of PM thoroughly. It has been described as a "very useful and detailed guide" that has equipped learners with valuable knowledge they can apply in their professions. - **Beginner-Friendly:** The course offers a good overview for beginners, which is well-organized and presented in a step-by-step manner. - **Usefulness:** Learners have noted that the concepts are explained clearly, making it helpful for understanding the complete Business process of Plant Maintenance. - **Practical Application:** The course provides practical examples, such as those involving bearings and gaskets, which are essential for real-world applications. **Cons:** - **Repetition:** A notable concern among reviewers is that the course may contain unnecessary repetition of content, which can lead to a loss of learner engagement and potentially cause learners to drop out. - **Pacing:** The pace of the course has been criticized as slow and somewhat monotonous, with some learners feeling it could be shortened by 2-3 hours. - **Quality and Organization:** The presentation quality has been questioned, with some learners reporting poor sound quality, constant background noises, and videos that are not properly organized. Additionally, there are instances of in-between communications in a local language that might be distracting to non-native speakers. - **Instructor's Performance:** The instructor's accent has caused difficulties for some learners, particularly when accompanied by poorly translated subtitles. There are also mentions of an instructor handling phone calls during the class, which could disrupt the flow of learning. - **Content Completeness:** Several reviewers have pointed out that the course content does not fully align with the curriculum as advertised. Some critical areas like the explanation of why certain formulas and percentages are used were either not covered or insufficiently explained. - **Material Accessibility:** Some learners requested additional resources, such as the notes taken during the course and PDF materials, to enhance their learning experience. - **Target Audience Clarification:** There is a concern that the course description should clarify whether the course is intended for end users or for third-party consultants, as the content seems to be more focused on the latter group. **Additional Feedback:** - **Language and Accessibility:** Some learners have requested that the course be delivered in a clearer manner and that better quality visual resources be provided, including PowerPoint presentations. - **Technical Aspects:** Learners have suggested that some technical aspects like the issuing process from store and the use of reservation were not fully explained, which could be vital for understanding practical applications in PM. - **Course Structure:** Reviewers have recommended that the course sequence be rearranged for better flow and that background configurations be explained more thoroughly. - **Communication:** A request has been made to remove repetitive content and to provide learners with access to the notes and video files for further study. **Conclusion:** The course is a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the essentials of SAP PM, particularly for beginners. However, there are significant areas that need improvement, including content repetition, presentation quality, pacing, and clarity on the target audience. Addressing these issues could enhance the overall learning experience and make the course more effective and engaging for all learners. It is recommended that the course creators consider these reviews to refine the content and delivery of the course.

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