What is order release in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: order release

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: The processing stage of an order. Only an order that has been created can be released. To release an order, assign it the status "released". When an order has been released, you can withdraw materials, print shop papers, create completion confirmations, and post goods movements for the order.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Order Release is a process in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) that allows users to release a maintenance order for execution. This process is used to ensure that all necessary information is collected and approved before the order is released for execution. The order release process also allows users to check the availability of resources and materials needed for the order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Order Release process, users must first create a maintenance order in SAP PM. Once the order is created, users can then use the Order Release process to check the availability of resources and materials needed for the order. If all necessary information is collected and approved, users can then release the order for execution. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the Order Release process, it is important to ensure that all necessary information is collected and approved before releasing the order for execution. This will help ensure that the order is executed correctly and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to check the availability of resources and materials needed for the order before releasing it. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Order Release in SAP PM, please refer to SAP Help documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_PLANT_MAINTENANCE/7.5/en-US.