Basic Principles of Preventive Maintenance in SAP S/4HANA

Preventive maintenance always involves effort, both in its planning and execution. Never­theless, there are many reasons why you must or should perform preventive maintenance in your company, including the following: Legal requirements: Legislation on plant safety or industrial health and safety may require you to inspect or maintain your technical system regularly. Quality assurance: The quality of a product depends largely on the condition of the production facility in which it is manufactured. Fewer malfunctions: One of the most important tasks in maintenance planning is to keep a production facility continuously available over the long term. Effective preventive maintenance helps ensure that a technical system does not fail and reduces unnecessary costs arising from repairs, system replacements, or production downtimes. Environmental protection requirements: Effective preventive maintenance can help prevent system breakdowns that lead to envi­ronmental impacts. Manufacturer recommendations: Your technical system’s manufacturer may recommend certain procedures to ensure that the system always runs optimally. Improved capacity utilization: Preventive maintenance provides a work l...