What is decentralized processing in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: decentralized processing

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: An organization form of maintenance planning, in which each maintenance plant performs its own maintenance planning.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Decentralized processing is a feature of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) that allows users to manage and maintain their plant and equipment from multiple locations. This feature allows users to access the same data from different locations, allowing for more efficient and effective maintenance. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use decentralized processing, users must first set up the system in the SAP PM module. This includes setting up the system to allow for multiple locations, as well as setting up the data that will be shared between locations. Once this is done, users can access the same data from different locations, allowing for more efficient and effective maintenance. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up decentralized processing in SAP PM, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary data is shared between locations. This includes not only the plant and equipment data, but also any other relevant information such as maintenance schedules and parts lists. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all users have access to the same version of the data in order to ensure accuracy and consistency. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Decentralized processing is a feature of SAP PM that can be used in conjunction with other features such as preventive maintenance and asset management. Additionally, it can be used in combination with other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM) and Sales & Distribution (SD).