What is reference measuring point in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: reference measuring point

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: Measuring point that you can assign to reference functional locations. The reference measuring point is passed on together with its data for example, maximum counter reading, planned specifications to the measuring points when the entries allowed for a functional location are defined. A certain selection makes the reference measuring point into a reference counter, which is a special form of the reference measuring point.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Reference measuring points are used in the Plant Maintenance (PM) component of SAP to record and store readings from measuring instruments. These readings are used to monitor the performance of a plant or machine, and can be used to detect any potential problems or malfunctions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Reference measuring points can be created in the PM component of SAP. Once created, readings can be taken from the measuring instruments and stored in the reference measuring point. This data can then be used to monitor the performance of the plant or machine. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the reference measuring points are regularly monitored and updated with new readings. This will help to ensure that any potential problems or malfunctions are detected early on. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on reference measuring points, please refer to the SAP Help Portal.