Main Development Areas for 4.0A

The main areas of development within PM/SM for Release 4.0A are presented in the following overview. Separate release notes have also been created for the individual areas.

Simplification of Existing Functions and Processes (Ease-of-Use)

• Conversion of the overview screens to

• table control

• Partial conversion of several screens using the tab page technique

• New list viewer as a replacement for the former list editing function (single-level)

• Joint processing of notifications and orders

• General revision of screens and navigation possibilities in many areas

• Extension of existing reference functions

• Simplification of data transfer using direct input

• Simplification during the creation of preventive maintenance plans (single-screen technique), and direct assignment of the maintenance frequency (without preventive maintenance strategy)

• User-specific default values during the creation of notifications and orders

Openness

• Additional BAPIs

• SCADA interface

• Telephone connection for incoming notifications

• New customer exits

Functional Enhancements

• Variable view of the reference object ( functional location , equipment, assembly, material serial number)

• Integration of the application components PM - Plant Maintenance and QM - Quality Management (calibration planning for test equipment , extended inspection planning and processing with inspection characteristics and inspection lots)

• Integration of maintenance orders in the planning table for PP capacity planning

• Configurable task lists and knowledge-based task list explosion

• Orders for refurbishing

• material serial numbers to goods movements (improved serial number tracking)

• Integration of

• capital investment and maintenance programs

• Integration of Funds Management

• Integration of real estate management

• Workflow template for order processing between requester, maintenance planner and work center

• Enhancement of functions for permits

• Preventive maintenance plans for calling up service entry sheets directly

• Easy assignment of an employee to an order

• Central time recording for internal and external employees using additional entry and authorization techniques (CATS: Cross Application Time Sheets)

For more detailled information on the above development areas, please refer to the following release notes:

• Equipment management/functional locations

• Task lists

• Maintenance planning

• Notifications

• Orders

• Completion confirmation

• Historical orders

• Capacity planning

• Project-based maintenance

• Service Management

• PMIS Information System