What is reference document in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: reference document

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: The maintenance order or notification on which a job is based. A maintenance order has priority over a notification, which means that a notification is the reference document only when there is no underlying maintenance order.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Reference documents are documents that are linked to a particular object in SAP Plant Maintenance. These documents can be used to store additional information about the object, such as drawings, specifications, or other related documents. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Plant Maintenance, reference documents can be linked to an object by selecting the “Reference Documents” tab in the object’s details view. From there, you can add new documents or view existing ones. You can also edit or delete existing documents. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When adding a new reference document, make sure to include a description of the document so that it is easy to find later. This will help you quickly locate the document when you need it. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Reference documents are also used in other SAP modules, such as Materials Management and Sales & Distribution. For more information on how to use reference documents in these modules, please refer to the SAP Help documentation.