What is notification in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: notification

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: A data record with which a user informs the , Quality Management, or Customer Service department about an occurrence. The following notification categories are available: Maintenance notifications Service notifications Quality notifications These notification categories are described in detail in separate glossary entries.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Notification is a feature in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) that allows users to create and manage maintenance orders. It is used to inform the responsible personnel about the need for maintenance work and to track the progress of the work. Notifications can be created manually or automatically, depending on the system settings. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a notification, users must first enter the relevant information such as the equipment, location, and description of the problem. Once this information is entered, users can assign a priority level to the notification and assign it to a responsible person or team. The notification can then be tracked and updated as needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating notifications, it is important to provide as much detail as possible so that the responsible personnel can quickly identify and address the issue. Additionally, notifications should be assigned to the appropriate personnel or team in order to ensure that they are addressed in a timely manner. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Notifications are closely related to maintenance orders, which are used to track and manage maintenance activities. Additionally, notifications can be linked to other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM) and Quality Management (QM).