What is link equipment in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: link equipment

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: A piece of equipment representing the link between two pieces of equipment in object networking.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Link equipment is a feature in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) that allows users to link two pieces of equipment together. This link can be used to track the relationship between the two pieces of equipment, such as a parent-child relationship or a master-slave relationship. The link can also be used to transfer data between the two pieces of equipment, such as maintenance plans or technical specifications. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To link two pieces of equipment in SAP PM, first navigate to the “Link Equipment” screen in the PM module. Then, select the two pieces of equipment that you want to link together. Once selected, you can enter any additional information about the link, such as a description or a start date. Finally, click “Save” to create the link. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When linking two pieces of equipment, it is important to make sure that all relevant data is transferred between them. For example, if you are linking a parent and child piece of equipment, make sure that all maintenance plans and technical specifications are transferred from the parent to the child. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on linking equipment in SAP PM, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_PLANT_MAINTENANCE/7.5/en-US