What is system availability in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: system availability

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: A business ratio describing the degree of usability of a system. It is determined as the ratio of available time to the base time, and entered as part of the completion confirmation in . System availability comprises the following data: Time and duration of the breakdown Availability of the technical object before, during, and after the maintenance task Operating status of the technical object before, during, and after the maintenance task

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• Key Concepts: 
  System availability is a key performance indicator (KPI) in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) that measures the amount of time a system is available for use. It is calculated by subtracting the total downtime from the total uptime of a system. System availability is an important metric for assessing the reliability and performance of a system.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PM, system availability can be monitored and tracked using the System Availability Monitor (SAM). The SAM provides an overview of the system's availability, as well as detailed information about downtime and uptime. This information can be used to identify areas of improvement and to ensure that systems are running optimally.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  To maximize system availability, it is important to regularly monitor and maintain systems. This includes performing regular maintenance tasks such as patching, updating software, and checking for hardware issues. Additionally, it is important to ensure that systems are properly configured and that users are properly trained on how to use them.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on system availability in SAP PM, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and tricks for optimizing system availability.