What is 'emergency work' in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

emergency work - Overview

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: A processing context that allows you to create a maintenance request for carrying out urgent or critical maintenance issues. A maintenance request that is created for emergency work does not need to be screened because it is accepted as soon as it is created.

emergency work - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Emergency work is a type of maintenance work order in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) that is used to address urgent and unexpected maintenance needs. It is used to quickly respond to an emergency situation, such as a breakdown or malfunction, and can be used to repair or replace parts. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PM, emergency work orders are created in the same way as regular maintenance orders. The main difference is that emergency work orders are given priority over other types of orders. This means that they will be completed first and will be given the resources needed to complete them quickly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an emergency work order, it is important to provide as much detail as possible. This will help ensure that the order is completed quickly and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to keep track of the progress of the order so that any delays can be addressed quickly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on emergency work orders in SAP PM, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to create and manage emergency work orders in SAP PM.