What is Work Paused in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: Work Paused

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: A subphase of the Execution phase in the maintenance process.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Work Paused is a status in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) that indicates that a work order has been stopped and is no longer in progress. This status is used to indicate that the work order has been paused for any reason, such as waiting for parts or materials, or due to an unexpected issue. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To set a work order to Work Paused, the user must first select the work order in the PM system. Then, they must select the “Change Status” option from the menu. From there, they can select “Work Paused” from the list of available statuses. Once selected, the work order will be set to Work Paused and will remain in this status until it is changed back to another status. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting a work order to Work Paused, it is important to provide a detailed explanation of why the work order was paused. This information can be added in the “Notes” field when changing the status of the work order. This will help other users understand why the work order was paused and what needs to be done to resume it. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Work Paused status is just one of many statuses available in SAP Plant Maintenance. Other statuses include Released, In Progress, Completed, and Cancelled. Each of these statuses has its own purpose and should be used appropriately when managing work orders in SAP PM.