What is 'equipment hierarchy' in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

equipment hierarchy - Overview

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: The representation of a system using a hierarchical structure of superior and sub-pieces of equipment. An equipment hierarchy can consist of a number of levels. You can assign a number of sub-pieces of equipment to each superior piece of equipment. A sub-piece of equipment can be the superior piece of equipment for a number of sub-pieces of equipment. You can install the highest superior equipment in an equipment hierarchy at a functional location.

equipment hierarchy - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Equipment hierarchy is a feature of the Plant Maintenance (PM) component of SAP software. It allows users to create a hierarchical structure of equipment and components, which can be used to organize and manage maintenance activities. The hierarchy can be used to group similar equipment together, assign maintenance tasks to specific pieces of equipment, and track the progress of maintenance activities. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the equipment hierarchy feature, users must first create a hierarchical structure of equipment and components. This can be done by creating a parent-child relationship between different pieces of equipment. Once the hierarchy is created, users can assign maintenance tasks to specific pieces of equipment and track the progress of those tasks. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an equipment hierarchy, it is important to consider how the hierarchy will be used. For example, if the hierarchy will be used for tracking maintenance activities, it may be beneficial to create a more detailed structure with multiple levels of parent-child relationships. This will allow users to easily track the progress of maintenance tasks on specific pieces of equipment. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the equipment hierarchy feature in SAP PM, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on using this feature.