Which parameter do you have to use to map this in the system?

You want to set up a scenario for regular maintenance. The first event should take place after 1 year, after that, it is a regular cycle of 6 months.

Which parameter do you have to use to map this in the system?
A . Package hierarchy
B . Scheduling indicator
C . Maintenance package offset
D . Cycle modification factor

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Answer: C

Explanation:

To set up a scenario for regular maintenance, the first event should take place after 1 year, and after that, it is a regular cycle of 6 months, you have to use the maintenance package offset parameter to map this in the system. The maintenance package offset is used to define the time interval between the start of the maintenance plan and the first call date of the maintenance package1. A maintenance package is a set of data that defines the frequency and scope of the maintenance tasks2.

For example, if you want to create a maintenance plan with two maintenance packages, one for annual inspection and one for semi-annual inspection, you can use the following settings:

Maintenance package 1: Cycle length = 12 months, Offset = 0 months, Scheduling indicator = Time-based

Maintenance package 2: Cycle length = 6 months, Offset = 12 months, Scheduling indicator = Time-based

This means that the first maintenance package will be called at the start of the maintenance plan, and then every 12 months thereafter. The second maintenance package will be called after 12 months from the start of the maintenance plan, and then every 6 months thereafter.

The other parameters that are not relevant for this scenario are:

Package hierarchy: This is used to define the relationship between different maintenance packages within a maintenance plan. It allows you to create nested or parallel maintenance packages that are dependent on each other3.

Scheduling indicator: This is used to define the type of scheduling for the maintenance package, such

as time-based, performance-based, or condition-based4.

Cycle modification factor: This is used to modify the cycle length of the maintenance package by a certain percentage or factor5.

Reference: 1: SAP Help Portal – Maintenance Package Offset 2: SAP Help Portal – Maintenance Package 3: SAP Help Portal – Package Hierarchy 4: SAP Help Portal – Scheduling Indicator 5: SAP Help Portal – Cycle Modification Factor