What is 'historical maintenance order' in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

historical maintenance order - Overview

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: The processing status of a maintenance order. When you close a maintenance order, the system transfers it with certain data into the maintenance history. It becomes an historical order.

historical maintenance order - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A historical maintenance order is a type of order used in the Plant Maintenance (PM) component of SAP. It is used to document the history of a maintenance task, such as the date it was completed, the materials used, and the labor costs associated with it. This information can then be used to analyze the cost-effectiveness of maintenance activities and to plan future maintenance tasks. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a historical maintenance order in SAP, first navigate to the PM Plant Maintenance component. Then select “Create Historical Maintenance Order” from the menu. Enter the relevant information, such as the date of completion, materials used, and labor costs. Once all of the information has been entered, save the order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a historical maintenance order, make sure to enter all relevant information accurately and completely. This will ensure that the data is accurate and can be used for future analysis and planning. Additionally, make sure to save the order after entering all of the information. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on historical maintenance orders in SAP PM Plant Maintenance, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to create and use historical maintenance orders in SAP PM Plant Maintenance.