What is code in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: code

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: A key for damage and malfunction data. Causes of damage and repairs that are entered as technical findings in the maintenance history. For example, there is a group of codes for damage. Code 10 is for overheating, code 20 is for abnormal noise. The codes ensure that each occurrence is entered in the same format and can be evaluated logically. If each employee could enter free text, uniform EDP evaluations would not be possible.

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• Key Concepts: 
  In SAP Plant Maintenance (PM), a code is a unique identifier assigned to an object or activity. It is used to quickly and easily identify the object or activity in the system. For example, a code can be assigned to a piece of equipment, a maintenance task, or a spare part. 
  
  How to use it: 
  When creating an object or activity in SAP PM, the user will be prompted to enter a code. This code should be unique and descriptive so that it can easily be identified in the system. The code should also be easy to remember so that it can be quickly retrieved when needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating codes for objects or activities in SAP PM, it is important to use a consistent format. This will make it easier to search for and identify the codes in the system. It is also helpful to use abbreviations when possible, as this will make the codes shorter and easier to remember. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on codes in SAP PM, please refer to the official SAP documentation. This will provide detailed instructions on how to create and manage codes in the system.