What is availability summary in SAP MFG-MPM - Manufacturing Performance Management?

SAP Term: availability summary

• Component: MFG-MPM

• Component Name: Manufacturing Performance Management

• Description: A strip on the OEE dashboard that provides a color-coded view of the downtimes such as scheduled down, unscheduled down, and changeover that occurred in the last eight hours.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Availability Summary is a feature of SAP Manufacturing Performance Management (MFG-MPM) that provides an overview of the availability of resources in a manufacturing environment. It allows users to view the availability of resources such as machines, personnel, and materials in real-time. The Availability Summary also provides information on the current status of the resources, such as whether they are available or not, and how long they have been in use. 
  
  How to Use It: 
  To access the Availability Summary, users must first log into their SAP system. Once logged in, they can navigate to the MFG-MPM module and select the Availability Summary option. This will open a window that displays all available resources and their current status. Users can then select a resource to view more detailed information about its availability. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the Availability Summary, it is important to remember that it only displays real-time information. Therefore, if a resource has been in use for some time, it may not be accurately reflected in the summary. Additionally, users should be aware that some resources may not be available due to maintenance or other reasons. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Availability Summary is just one of many features available in SAP Manufacturing Performance Management (MFG-MPM). Other features include Production Planning & Scheduling, Quality Management, and Cost Management. For more information on these features and how to use them, please refer to the SAP Help documentation.