What is maintenance item in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: maintenance item

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: A description of the maintenance and inspection tasks required at regular intervals for maintenance objects. You can specify the reference objects directly in the maintenance item or by using an object list. You can describe the required activities in a maintenance task list that you assign to the maintenance item.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A maintenance item is an object in the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) component that is used to describe a specific type of maintenance task. It contains information about the task, such as the type of work to be done, the materials and tools required, and the estimated duration of the task. Maintenance items are used to create maintenance plans and orders. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Maintenance items can be created in the SAP PM component by entering the relevant information into the system. This includes the type of work to be done, the materials and tools required, and the estimated duration of the task. Once created, these items can be used to create maintenance plans and orders. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a maintenance item, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered accurately. This will help ensure that the maintenance plan or order created from the item is accurate and efficient. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Maintenance items are closely related to other objects in SAP PM such as maintenance plans and orders. It is important to understand how these objects interact with each other in order to effectively use them in SAP PM.