This must-have resource for learning the ins-and-outs of SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) teaches you how to successfully structure your technical systems and business processes in plant maintenance using SAP EAM. All of the essential customizing settings and processes, from refurbishment to condition-based maintenance are covered. You"ll explore the existing interfaces to other enterprises, learn about reporting options, and understand how to use new technologies, such as Mobile Asset Management (MAM), the Portal, or RFID. In addition, an entire chapter is dedicated to the success and risk factors of implementation projects, along with suggestions on how you can improve your system"s usability. Throughout the book you"ll find practical, real-life tips for customizing your daily EAM operations in SAP ERP 6.0. Highlights: Organizational Structures Structuring of Technical Systems: Functional Locations, Equipment, Materials, Bills of Material Business Processes: Planned and Preventive Maintenance, Immediate Repair, External Services, Refurbishment, Condition- and Project-Based Maintenance, Calibration of Test and Measuring Equipment Integration: Interfaces to External Systems, Integration within SAP ERP Maintenance Controlling: Reporting (e. g., SAP NetWeaver BI), Budgeting (e. g., MCB) New Information Technologies: SAP NetWeaver Portal, cFolders, MAM, RFID, Enterprise SOA SAP Projects in Plant Maintenance Usability