What is maintenance plan category in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: maintenance plan category

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: An indicator that determines which call object is generated by a due maintenance call. The following maintenance plan categories are available in the standard system: : Maintenance plan through which a maintenance order is generated. MM: Maintenance plan through which a service entry sheet is generated. The functions of the maintenance plan category include controlling the number range and the view of the reference object, for example, equipment or material.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A maintenance plan category is a type of maintenance plan used in the Plant Maintenance (PM) component of SAP. It is used to define the scope of a maintenance plan and to group similar maintenance plans together. The maintenance plan category is used to determine which tasks are included in the plan and how often they should be performed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The maintenance plan category is used to define the scope of a maintenance plan. It can be used to group similar plans together, such as plans for preventive maintenance or corrective maintenance. The category can also be used to determine which tasks should be included in the plan and how often they should be performed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a maintenance plan, it is important to select the appropriate category for the plan. This will ensure that all tasks included in the plan are relevant and that they are performed at the correct frequency. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating and managing maintenance plans in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal.