What is aging of maintenance object in SAP SCM-APO-EMS - Enhanced Maintenance and Service Planning?

SAP Term: aging of maintenance object

• Component: SCM-APO-EMS

• Component Name: Enhanced Maintenance and Service Planning

• Description: A gradual process in which the properties of a maintenance object change and that reflects the additional non-routine work. Aging of a maintenance object starts as soon as it starts operations. For example, an aircraft begins to age as soon as it starts flying. Aging is usually applied to issues that begin to arise in a maintenance object as soon as the time-since-new becomes significant. It reflects the additional non-routine work, which depends on the age of the maintenance object, while planning the maintenance so that the planning result reflects the duration of maintenance work in reality.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Aging of maintenance objects is a feature of the Enhanced Maintenance and Service Planning (EMS) component of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) application. It allows users to track the age of maintenance objects, such as machines, vehicles, and other equipment, in order to determine when they need to be serviced or replaced. This helps ensure that maintenance objects are kept in optimal condition and that any potential problems are identified and addressed before they become serious.
  
  How to use it: 
  Aging of maintenance objects is enabled by setting up a maintenance plan in the EMS component. This plan defines the age at which a maintenance object should be serviced or replaced. The EMS component then tracks the age of each maintenance object and sends out notifications when it reaches the specified age. The user can then take appropriate action to service or replace the object as needed.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a maintenance plan, it is important to consider the type of maintenance object being tracked and its expected lifespan. This will help ensure that the plan is set up correctly and that any potential problems are identified and addressed in a timely manner. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the plan to ensure that it is still appropriate for the current situation.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on aging of maintenance objects in SAP SCM-APO-EMS, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_SCM_APO_EMS/7.5/en-US.