What is malfunction report in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: malfunction report

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: A maintenance notification describing a malfunction at a technical object. An employee, for example, from Production, can use a malfunction report to inform the maintenance department that an operational system is not functioning correctly, is not functioning or is producing poor results.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Malfunction Report is a document used in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) to record and track the details of a malfunction or breakdown of a piece of equipment. It is used to document the cause of the malfunction, the corrective action taken, and any other relevant information. The report can be used to identify trends in equipment malfunctions and to help prevent future breakdowns. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PM, a Malfunction Report is created when a piece of equipment breaks down. The report includes information such as the date and time of the breakdown, the type of equipment, the cause of the malfunction, and any corrective action taken. The report can then be used to track trends in equipment malfunctions and to help prevent future breakdowns. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a Malfunction Report, it is important to include as much detail as possible. This will help ensure that any trends in equipment malfunctions can be identified and addressed. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included in the report, such as the date and time of the breakdown, the type of equipment, and any corrective action taken. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) and Malfunction Reports, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.