Enterprise Asset Management Overview

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What is a key component that must be included in a notification?

Damage location (correct)

Cost estimates

Service provider

Completion date

Which of the following is NOT a function of maintenance orders?

Mass change or mass editing

Capacity requirements planning

Inventory management (correct)

Availability check for spare parts

What does order completion include in the maintenance process?

Resource allocation assessment

Technical Completion Confirmation (correct)

Supplier evaluation

Parts requisition approval

How are planned costs calculated for maintenance orders?

Internal activity rates and external service costs Signup and view all the answers

What typically triggers the creation of maintenance orders?

Maintenance plans or notifications Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a functional location in SAP EAM?

To represent the location where maintenance tasks are performed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of functional location master data?

Conducting detailed financial audits Signup and view all the answers

Which type of equipment is NOT considered part of the EAM processes?

Pipes Signup and view all the answers

What type of BOM is specifically used for similar objects in maintenance?

Equipment BOM Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes notifications in the SAP EAM process?

They highlight breakdowns needing action and maintain maintenance history. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a benefit of equipment master data?

Verification of maintenance tasks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes Bill of Material (BOM) master data?

It serves as a structured list of all components for functional locations or equipment. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT contribute to the behavioral analysis of functional locations?

Verification of equipment performance Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary focuses of SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)?

Managing and maintaining business assets Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of applying enterprise asset management?

Enhanced marketing strategies Signup and view all the answers

What organizational unit is considered the smallest legal unit in SAP EAM?

Company Code Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a Maintenance Plant in the SAP EAM structure?

Where technical objects are installed and maintained Signup and view all the answers

How does effective enterprise asset management contribute to cost savings?

By minimizing unnecessary parts inventory Signup and view all the answers

What role does a Storage Location play in SAP EAM?

Differentiating between various stock types within a plant Signup and view all the answers

Which unit in SAP EAM is primarily responsible for planning maintenance tasks?

Maintenance Planning Plant Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an outcome of increased asset reliability in an organization?

Lessened unexpected breakdowns Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)

EAM manages, maintains, inspects, and repairs business assets throughout their lifespan. Assets include equipment, machinery, and facilities.
Benefits of EAM include increased asset reliability (reducing unexpected breakdowns), improved efficiency (reduced downtime and optimized resource use), cost savings (controlling maintenance expenses), and compliance with safety standards.

EAM Organizational Structure

EAM's structure is hierarchical: Client, Company Code, Plant, Maintenance Plant, Responsible Maintenance Planning Plant, Storage Location.
Client is an independent environment.
Company Code is the smallest organizational unit for legal bookkeeping.
Plant is an operating area (manufacturing, distribution, purchasing, maintenance).
Storage Location differentiates stocks of material within a plant (spare parts).

EAM Master Data

Master data includes Functional Location, Equipment, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
Functional Location: a hierarchical structure representing the location for maintenance, including buildings or parts of buildings.
Equipment: the physical object for which maintenance tasks are planned.
BOM: a structured list of all components (Material BOMs, Equipment BOMs, Function Location BOMs).

EAM Processes

Process begins with a notification of a malfunction or need for maintenance.
Notifications trigger order creation and planning, including required parts and specialized tools.
Maintenance orders can be created from plans, notifications, or without specific documents (using internal/external costs).
Control functions include mass changes, availability checks for spare parts, capacity planning, work instruction printing.
Implementation and completion steps include time confirmation, technical completion confirmation, and billing (once a job is completed).

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This quiz covers the essential concepts of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), its organizational structure, and the importance of master data. Learn about managing business assets, increasing reliability, and optimizing efficiency within an organization. Test your knowledge on these critical elements of EAM.