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Plants
In the configuration for the service module, plants play a central role. They define the logistical
framework for handling and processing service orders – particularly in relation to material supply,
storage locations, vehicle assignment, and movement types.
Configurable Parameters in the "Plants" Section
| Parameter |
Description |
Function / Impact |
| Planning Plant |
Defines the default plant for planning maintenance orders. |
Used in order overviews and during confirmations when no specific plant is selected. |
| Plants for Operation Selection |
Specifies from which plants operations are retrieved for display in lists (e.g., service
orders). |
Limits the data shown to relevant plants, especially for field technicians or plant
managers. |
| Vehicle Plant |
The plant under which vehicles are maintained in logistics. |
Important for transfers, vehicle material orders, and inventory tracking per vehicle. |
| Vehicle Storage Locations XX*, YY* |
Placeholder entries for vehicle numbers, used to systematically assign storage locations to
vehicles. |
Ensures clean separation of vehicle inventories within logistics processes. |
| Central Storage Location |
Central warehouse for materials (often used as internal spare parts stock). |
Used when placing orders where no specific alternative is defined. |
Usage in the Application
- In service orders, the plant is essential for material withdrawals, transfers, and
logistics logic.
- When ordering material (e.g., "Order for vehicle 9000"), the relevant storage location
is derived from the configured plant and storage rules.
- During confirmations (work reports), the planning plant determines backend processing
in SAP.
- In the planning board / dispatch view, filtering by plant helps to manage relevant
tasks per location or team.
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