Guideline_Engineering_Support

Guideline Engineering Support: Electrical Systems

Document Structure

  • Title: Engineering Support Electrical Systems

  • Author: Linda Aspeljung Ronnerstam

  • Company: Siemens Energy AB

  • Revision Date: February 25, 2025

Table of Contents

  • Navigation and Introduction

  • Purchase Process

  • SAP Guidelines and Transactions

  • Stock Balance and Management

  • Purchase Requisition Process

  • Material Requests

  • Creating and Managing Parts

  • Workflows and Approvals

Explanation of Contents

1. Way of Working / Introduction

  • The Engineering Support team is responsible for SAP support and some basic PLM tasks.

  • Key responsibilities include:

    • Tracking TB (Technical Block) statuses, faults, and time registration per project.

    • Administration of SharePoint and guideline creation.

  • Terminology Dictionary:

    • Part: also referred to as Article or Material.

    • TB: encompasses Part TB (del-TB) and Complete TB (komplett TB).

2. Purchase Process from an Engineering Angle

  • Comos: Used for arranging parts and drawings.

  • PLM: Responsible for the finalization of parts/documents.

  • Material Registration: Requires an email to be sent post Part status approval (status 30).

  • TB Processing: Handled by MLP department for purchase requests.

3. SAP Interface Guidelines

  • Plant Codes: E.g., 1100 for Gas Turbines, 2800 for Service.

  • Essential SAP Guidelines:

    • Process ordering materials (E1B100847658).

    • Fault reporting and administration guidelines.

4. Key Transactions in SAP

  • User Display (SU01D): Access user data.

  • Time Sheet (CAT2): Maintain recorded times.

  • Purchase Order Transactions:

    • ME2M: For purchasing data, checks on quantities, suppliers, and more.

  • Stock and Material Management:

    • MD04: Display stock and requirements.

5. TB Placement Guidelines

  • To place a TB in SAP:

    • Ensure filled details include specific networks and activities.

    • Make sure not to place a TB if the latest finish date is overdue.

    • Confirmation of workflow acceptance is mandatory.

6. Purchase Requisition (PR) Procedures

  • PR is necessary after TB placement and requires approval before processing to the purchasing department.

  • Email notification to manager needed for PR releases.

7. Creating/Housing Parts in PLM

  • Parts must be created, updated, and linked to respective projects in PLM following company protocols.

  • Hierarchy of HG (Head Group) structure must be maintained and correctly associated within PLM documents.

8. Workflow Management and Document Review

  • Workflow processes for reviews require correct assignment of reviewers and approvers.

  • Uses roles and ensures to maintain proper areas and tasks for efficient processing.

9. General Classifications and Document Structures in PLM

  • Benefits from organizing documents efficiently helps in retrieval and ensuring updates remain linked to projects.

  • Workflow tracking helps verify document status and approver actions within the system.

10. Support and Training Resources

  • Online guidance available for PLM functionality, transactions, and general support within Siemens.

  • Recommend utilizing SharePoint for updated abbreviations and document resources.