What is reference functional location category in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: reference functional location category

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: An indicator used to differentiate reference functional locations according to how they are used. Each category required in the system is described using parameters. The number of reference functional location categories in a system depends on the number of parameter constellations required.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Reference functional location category is a feature in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) that allows users to assign a functional location to a specific category. This helps to organize and classify the functional locations in the system. It also allows users to quickly identify and access the relevant functional locations for their needs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the reference functional location category, users must first create a category in the system. This can be done by going to the “Reference Functional Location Category” tab in the PM Plant Maintenance module. Once the category is created, users can assign functional locations to it. This can be done by selecting the “Assign Functional Location” option from the same tab. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating categories, it is important to make sure that they are descriptive and easy to understand. This will help users quickly identify and access the relevant functional locations for their needs. Additionally, it is important to keep track of which categories have been created and which functional locations have been assigned to them. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on reference functional location categories, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on Plant Maintenance. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use this feature in SAP PM.