What is Initiation in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: Initiation

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: A phase in the maintenance process in which you can create maintenance requests.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Initiation in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) is the process of creating a maintenance order for a piece of equipment or system. This order is used to track and document the maintenance activities that are performed on the equipment or system. The initiation process includes entering information about the equipment or system, such as its location, type, and description. It also includes entering information about the maintenance activities that will be performed, such as the type of work, estimated duration, and estimated cost. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PM, initiation is done by creating a maintenance order. This can be done by selecting the “Create” option from the menu bar and then selecting “Maintenance Order” from the drop-down list. Once the maintenance order is created, information about the equipment or system can be entered into the order. This includes its location, type, and description. Information about the maintenance activities that will be performed can also be entered into the order, such as the type of work, estimated duration, and estimated cost. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a maintenance order in SAP PM, it is important to enter accurate and up-to-date information about the equipment or system. This will ensure that all maintenance activities are properly tracked and documented. It is also important to enter accurate information about the maintenance activities that will be performed. This will help ensure that all necessary steps are taken to complete the maintenance activities in a timely manner. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on initiation in SAP PM, please refer to SAP Help documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_PLANT_MAINTENANCE/731/en-US