What is 'functional location category' in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

functional location category - Overview

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: An indicator that lets you differentiate functional locations according to how they are used. Each location category required in the system is described using parameters. The number of functional location categories in a system depends on the number of parameter constellations required.

functional location category - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Functional location category is a feature of the Plant Maintenance (PM) component of SAP software. It is used to classify and group functional locations in the system. Functional locations are physical objects in a plant or facility, such as machines, buildings, and other equipment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Functional location categories are used to group similar functional locations together for easier management. For example, all machines in a certain area can be grouped together under one functional location category. This makes it easier to view and manage all the machines in that area at once. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating functional location categories, it is important to consider how they will be used in the future. Think about how the categories will be used to group similar functional locations together and how they will be used for reporting purposes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on functional location categories, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.