SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) is a next-generation ERP solution aimed at optimizing asset management throughout their lifecycle. It enhances operational efficiency, reduces downtime, and improves decision-making through real-time insights, while requiring careful implementation to suit specific business needs. Unlike traditional SAP PM, S/4HANA EAM leverages an in-memory database for better performance and accessibility, utilizing the modern Fiori interface and mobile capabilities.

1. S4 HANA EAM Overview
S/4 HANA Enterprise Asset management
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2. Topics
 S4 HANA EAM Overview
 SAP PM Vs SAP S4 HANA EAM
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3. SAP S4 HANA EAM Overview
 SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) is a comprehensive solution that falls
under the SAP S/4HANA suite, which is the next-generation ERP suite developed by SAP.
This solution is designed to help organizations manage their assets efficiently throughout
their lifecycle.
 Implementing SAP S/4HANA EAM can lead to:
 Increased operational efficiency
 Reduced downtime
 Improved asset performance
 Better decision-making based on real-time insights
 Safer environment for people within the Plant
 Organizations considering the adoption of this solution should carefully plan and
customize its implementation to align with their specific business needs and processes.
 In SAP, the EAM function covers three areas of maintenance: Inspection, Prevention and
Repair
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5. SAP PM Vs SAP S4 HANA EAM
SAP PM
 Runs on traditional relational databases
 Traditional SAP systems, including SAP PM,
use a row-based data structure
 Uses classic user interface (GUI)
 Mobile capabilities may be limited or may
require additional customization
 Traditional systems may face challenges in
handling large volumes of data efficiently
SAP S4 HANA EAM
 Runs on the SAP HANA in-memory
database
 Utilizes a columnar data structure which
enables faster data retrieval and analysis
 Uses Fiori as an user interface
 Comes with built-in mobile accessibility,
allowing field technicians and
maintenance personnel to access the
system from mobile devices
 Due to in-memory capabilities of SAP
HANA the of handling massive datasets
happens with high performance
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6. Thank you
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