What is equipment usage period in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: equipment usage period

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: A period of time during which no changes have occurred to location, maintenance, or sales data for a piece of equipment.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Equipment Usage Period is a feature in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) that allows users to track the usage of equipment over a certain period of time. This feature helps users to monitor the performance of their equipment and identify any potential issues. It also helps to ensure that the equipment is being used efficiently and effectively. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Equipment Usage Period feature, users must first create an Equipment Usage Period record in SAP PM. This record will contain information such as the start and end dates of the period, the type of equipment being monitored, and any other relevant information. Once the record is created, users can then enter data into it such as usage times, maintenance activities, and any other relevant information. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an Equipment Usage Period record, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered accurately. This will help to ensure that the data collected is accurate and can be used effectively for analysis. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the data collected in order to identify any potential issues or areas for improvement. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Equipment Usage Periods in SAP PM, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_PLANT_MAINTENANCE/7.5/en-US