Enterprise Asset Management Overview

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What is a necessary component of a notification?

Customer information

Completion date

Technical object (correct)

Estimated costs

Which of the following is included in the steps for order planning?

Required parts (correct)

Financial reporting

Mass editing

Customer feedback

What can be performed after successful technical completion?

Customer billing (correct)

Parts ordering

Maintenance documentation

Mass change on notifications

Which function is NOT provided by maintenance orders?

Creating maintenance plans Signup and view all the answers

What type of materials withdrawals are possible during implementation and completion?

Planned and unplanned withdrawals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of enterprise asset management?

Increased asset reliability Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'plant' refer to in the context of the SAP EAM organizational structure?

An operating area of a branch within the company Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Maintenance Planning Plant in SAP EAM?

To plan and prepare maintenance tasks Signup and view all the answers

Which organizational unit is responsible for differentiating various stocks of material in a plant?

Storage Location Signup and view all the answers

How does enterprise asset management contribute to cost-saving for businesses?

By minimizing unnecessary parts inventory Signup and view all the answers

What is a Maintenance Plant characterized by in the SAP EAM structure?

Technical objects of a company that are installed Signup and view all the answers

In the context of SAP EAM, what does 'Company Code' refer to?

The smallest organizational unit for maintaining legal books Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of enterprise asset management?

Increasing unexpected breakdowns Signup and view all the answers

What is a functional location primarily used for in SAP EAM?

Planning and performing maintenance tasks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using equipment master data?

Creating service part lists for suppliers Signup and view all the answers

What type of BOM is specifically allocated for maintenance task lists?

Functional Location BOMs Signup and view all the answers

What can notifications in SAP EAM be used for?

To record malfunctions and previous works Signup and view all the answers

How does functional location master data aid in behavioral analysis?

By allowing observation of performance under varying conditions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about equipment in SAP EAM is true?

Equipment can have maintenance tasks planned associated with it Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary benefits associated with using the Bill of Material in SAP EAM?

To structure and organize objects efficiently Signup and view all the answers

Which type of BOM includes components allocated specifically to maintenance orders?

Functional Location BOMs Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)

SAP EAM manages plant assets throughout their lifecycle, including maintenance, inspection, and repair.
Assets include equipment, machinery, and facilities.
Benefits of EAM include increased asset reliability, improved efficiency, cost savings, and compliance with safety standards.

EAM Organizational Structure

EAM's organizational structure is client-based.
Client: An independent environment.
Company Code: Smallest organizational unit for legal records.
Plant: A branch's operating area (manufacturing, distribution, etc.).
Storage Location: An organizational unit for differentiating spare parts inventory.

EAM Master Data

Functional Location: A hierarchical structure representing the location of maintenance activity.
Equipment: The physical objects requiring maintenance (e.g., pumps, computers).
Bill of Material (BOM): A list of components for equipment; includes material, equipment, and functional location BOMs.

EAM Processes

Notification: A notification triggers order creation. Contains information on damage location, technical object, reported by, and description.
Planning: Includes the steps for order fulfillment, specifying parts and tools.
Maintenance Order: Planned or unplanned orders, calculated based on internal/external costs.
Order Completion: Steps include time confirmation and technical completion confirmation.

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Explore the fundamentals of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) with a focus on SAP systems. This quiz covers asset lifecycle management, organizational structure, and key master data components. Ideal for those looking to enhance their knowledge in asset management practices.