What is interval document in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: interval document

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: Special measurement document for counter reading transfer. In standard counter reading transfer, huge numbers of measurement documents are created. To reduce the database volume, you can use interval documents. Interval documents summarize the transferred counter readings for a time interval. In other words, the system uses the same measurement document to transfer counter readings for an object for as long as a piece of equipment is installed at the same functional location or in the same superior piece of equipment. This means that there is usually only one measurement document for each installation interval of a piece of equipment: this is the interval document. On transfer, the system does not create separate documents for the subordinate technical objects. Example A commercial aircraft is described in the SAP system as a hierarchical structure of technical objects functional locations and equipment. It contains around 2500 pieces of equipment, which are maintained individually by

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• Key Concepts: 
  Interval documents are used in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) to define the intervals at which maintenance activities should be performed. They are used to plan and schedule maintenance activities for equipment and facilities. Interval documents contain information such as the type of maintenance activity, the frequency of the activity, and the duration of the activity. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Interval documents can be created in SAP PM by entering the required information into the system. This includes the type of maintenance activity, the frequency of the activity, and the duration of the activity. Once created, interval documents can be used to plan and schedule maintenance activities for equipment and facilities. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating interval documents, it is important to ensure that all required information is entered accurately. This will ensure that maintenance activities are planned and scheduled correctly. Additionally, it is important to review interval documents regularly to ensure that they are up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on interval documents in SAP PM, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.