SAP PM Level 1: Plant Maintenance Fundamentals

About the Course

SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) is a module in SAP used to support all maintenance-related activities within an organization, including inspection, preventive and corrective maintenance, and repair operations. This training is designed for entry-level planners and supervisors who wish to familiarize themselves with SAP PM and learn how to create and track notifications and service orders.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Numerous exercises and hands-on practice.
• Manual implementation in a live-lab environment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic maintenance processes
• Experience in supervisory or planning roles in maintenance operations

Target Audience

• Maintenance Planners
• Maintenance Supervisors
• Team Leaders responsible for PM operations

Introduction to SAP and the PM Module

• Understanding SAP ERP and its modular structure
• Role and scope of the Plant Maintenance (PM) module
• How SAP PM supports maintenance operations

Organizational Structure in SAP PM

• Overview of technical objects: functional locations and equipment
• Creating and structuring equipment hierarchies
• Best practices for naming and classifying technical objects

Key Concepts: Maintenance Notifications and Work Orders

• Types of notifications and their business cases
• Work order creation process flow and structure
• Key fields and data stored in orders and notifications

Creating and Tracking Notifications

• Step-by-step creation of maintenance notifications
• Tracking and updating notification status
• Linking notifications with work orders

Viewing and Querying Orders and Notifications

• Using standard SAP reports for order and notification lists.
• Filtering, sorting, and customizing list views
• Accessing historical data and audit trails

Basic Navigation in SAP PM

• Using transaction codes and menu paths
• Customizing the SAP Easy Access menu
• Tips for efficient screen navigation and personalization