Introduction

Effective maintenance management requires comprehensive reporting and analytics to track asset performance, monitor maintenance costs, and optimize resource utilization. SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM) provides a robust suite of reporting and analytics tools that help organizations make data-driven decisions, improve equipment reliability, and enhance operational efficiency.

This course covers SAP PM’s reporting and analytics capabilities, including standard reports, customized dashboards, and integration with business intelligence tools. Participants will learn how to extract valuable insights from maintenance data to drive continuous improvement.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of SAP PM functionalities.

• Familiarity with maintenance processes and work order management.

• Understanding of SAP PM master data (Equipment, Functional Locations, Notifications, and Orders).

Table of Contents

1. Overview of SAP PM Reporting and Analytics

1.1 Importance of Data-Driven Maintenance Decisions
1.2 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Maintenance Management
1.3 Overview of Reporting Tools in SAP PM

2. Standard Reports in SAP PM

2.1 Work Order Reports (IW28, IW38)
2.2 Notification Reports (IW29, IW39)
2.3 Equipment History Reports (IE07, IH08)
2.4 Maintenance Plan and Scheduling Reports (IP17, IP19)

3. Maintenance Cost Analysis and Budgeting Reports

3.1 Cost Breakdown by Equipment and Functional Location
3.2 Cost Allocation and Budget Monitoring (S_ALR_87013532)
3.3 Integration with SAP FI/CO for Cost Controlling
3.4 Lifecycle Cost Analysis for Maintenance Strategies

4. Advanced Maintenance Analytics

4.1 Failure Analysis and Root Cause Identification
4.2 Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
4.3 Trend Analysis for Predictive Maintenance
4.4 Asset Utilization and Performance Benchmarking

5. Customizing Reports and Dashboards

5.1 Using SAP Query and ALV Reports for Custom Reporting
5.2 Creating Custom KPIs and Metrics in SAP PM
5.3 Leveraging SAP Fiori for Interactive Maintenance Dashboards
5.4 Exporting and Visualizing Data with Excel and SAP Analytics Cloud

6. Integration with Business Intelligence Tools

6.1 SAP BW/4HANA for Advanced Maintenance Analytics
6.2 Using SAP BI for Data Visualization and Reporting
6.3 Connecting SAP PM Data with Third-Party BI Tools
6.4 Implementing AI and Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance

7. Best Practices for Maintenance Data Management

7.1 Ensuring Data Accuracy and Consistency in SAP PM
7.2 Automating Report Generation and Distribution
7.3 Establishing Data Governance and Compliance
7.4 Continuous Improvement in Maintenance Reporting

Conclusion

SAP PM’s reporting and analytics capabilities enable organizations to monitor maintenance activities, reduce costs, and improve asset reliability. By leveraging standard reports, advanced analytics, and BI integrations, maintenance teams can enhance operational efficiency and make proactive decisions.

This course equips professionals with the skills to utilize SAP PM’s reporting tools effectively, ensuring maintenance processes are optimized for long-term success.