What is shift factor in SAP (PM - Plant Maintenance)?

SAP Term: shift factor

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: The percentage in the maintenance strategy that specifies the degree to which a confirmation date that deviates from the planned date must be taken into account when scheduling subsequent maintenance plan dates. The system calculates the number of days by which the subsequent dates are moved using the percentage specified as the shift factor. The negative shift factor is used if the confirmation date is before the due date. The positive shift factor is used if the confirmation date is after the due date.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Shift factor is a feature in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) that allows users to assign a shift factor to a maintenance order. This shift factor is used to calculate the duration of the order and the cost of the order. The shift factor is based on the number of hours worked in a day, and can be adjusted to reflect different working hours. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the shift factor feature, users must first create a maintenance order. Once the order is created, users can assign a shift factor to it. The shift factor can be adjusted by entering the number of hours worked in a day. This will then be used to calculate the duration and cost of the order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning a shift factor, it is important to ensure that it accurately reflects the number of hours worked in a day. This will ensure that the duration and cost of the order are calculated correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the shift factor feature in SAP Plant Maintenance, please refer to SAP Help documentation.