What is refurbishment order in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: refurbishment order

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: A form of maintenance order that you use when refurbishing repairable spares and for which an order type must be indicated. You use the refurbishment order to restore a certain number of defective or worn-out repairable spares to working order on a particular date.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A refurbishment order is a type of maintenance order in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) that is used to document the process of restoring a piece of equipment to its original condition. This includes replacing parts, repairing damage, and performing other necessary tasks. The refurbishment order also records the costs associated with the process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a refurbishment order in SAP PM, you must first create a maintenance plan for the equipment that needs to be refurbished. This plan should include all the necessary tasks and materials needed for the refurbishment process. Once the plan is created, you can create a refurbishment order and assign it to the maintenance plan. The order will then be used to track the progress of the refurbishment process and record any costs associated with it. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a refurbishment order, it is important to include all relevant information such as the type of equipment being refurbished, the tasks that need to be completed, and any materials that need to be purchased. This will help ensure that all necessary steps are taken during the refurbishment process and that all costs are accurately recorded. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating and managing refurbishment orders in SAP PM, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on Plant Maintenance.