What is physical blocking in SAP PM-WCM - Work Clearance Management?

SAP Term: physical blocking

• Component: PM-WCM

• Component Name: Work Clearance Management

• Description: An additional measure for ensuring an operational condition. This can be required, for example, when fitting a lock or chain.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Physical blocking is a feature of SAP PM-WCM Work Clearance Management that prevents work from being performed on a piece of equipment until the necessary safety checks have been completed. It is used to ensure that all safety requirements are met before any work is done on the equipment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Physical blocking is used to ensure that all safety requirements are met before any work is done on the equipment. It is done by setting up a physical block in the system, which will prevent any work from being performed until the necessary safety checks have been completed. The physical block can be set up by an authorized user, such as a supervisor or manager, and can be removed once the safety checks have been completed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all safety requirements are met before any work is done on the equipment. To do this, it is recommended to set up a physical block in the system and make sure that it is removed once the safety checks have been completed. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all authorized users are aware of the physical block and understand how to use it properly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about SAP PM-WCM Work Clearance Management and physical blocking, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.