What is emergency order in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: emergency order

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: A processing context that is assigned to a maintenance order and ensures that urgent repair work is carried out as soon as possible in case of emergency. A maintenance order that is indicated as an emergency order does not need to be planned or approved. It is released immediately. Moreover, the system dispatches the order operations automatically so that the maintenance order is directly passed on to the "Execution" phase after it has been created.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Emergency orders are used in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) to quickly and efficiently respond to urgent maintenance needs. They are used to plan and execute maintenance activities that must be completed as soon as possible, such as repairs or replacements of malfunctioning equipment. Emergency orders are typically created when a breakdown occurs and must be addressed immediately. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PM, emergency orders can be created by selecting the “Create Emergency Order” option from the menu. This will open a new window where the user can enter the details of the emergency order, such as the equipment to be serviced, the type of service required, and any additional information needed. Once all of the necessary information has been entered, the emergency order can be saved and submitted for processing. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an emergency order in SAP PM, it is important to provide as much detail as possible in order to ensure that the order is processed quickly and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all emergency orders in order to ensure that they are completed in a timely manner. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on emergency orders in SAP PM, please refer to the official SAP documentation on Plant Maintenance. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to create and manage emergency orders in SAP PM.