What is Reactive Maintenance in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: Reactive Maintenance

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: Scope Item 4HH in Asset Management and order type in the maintenance end-to-end process. This process is structured according to phases. The Reactive Maintenance process starts with submitting a maintenance request which can then be reviewed and accepted. Based on the accepted maintenance request, the required resources and the timelines are planned for the maintenance order. The order is approved, prepared and scheduled before the technician executes the main and finishing maintenance tasks. Finally, the order is financially settled and completed.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Reactive Maintenance is a type of maintenance in the Plant Maintenance (PM) component of SAP software. It is used to respond to unexpected breakdowns or malfunctions of equipment and machinery. This type of maintenance is typically used when preventive maintenance has failed to prevent a breakdown or malfunction. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Reactive Maintenance can be used to quickly identify and repair any unexpected breakdowns or malfunctions. It can be used to create notifications for the necessary repairs, as well as to track the progress of the repairs. It can also be used to generate reports on the status of the repairs and any associated costs. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Reactive Maintenance, it is important to ensure that all necessary information is included in the notification, such as the location of the equipment, the type of malfunction, and any other relevant details. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all necessary personnel are notified in a timely manner so that repairs can be completed quickly and efficiently. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Reactive Maintenance is part of the Plant Maintenance (PM) component of SAP software. Other components of PM include Preventive Maintenance, Condition-Based Maintenance, and Predictive Maintenance. Additionally, Reactive Maintenance can be used in conjunction with other components of SAP software, such as Materials Management (MM) and Quality Management (QM).