What's New SAP Asset Performance Management 2508

[kate_dowle]

In this release, we’re rolling out a new set of features in SAP Asset Performance Management that make industrial system setup, monitoring, and device management even more efficient. From building and editing industrial system templates directly in Excel, cutting down on unnecessary alerts with advanced rule execution modes, and new embedded IoT capabilities, these updates are designed to save time, reduce errors, and give you more control over complex operations.

Let's dive right in.

New Excel import/export features for industrial system templates

In the Manage Industrial System Template app, you can now use Excel to import/export system templates and template structures to streamline hierarchy management and reduce manual work.

From the Industrial System Template list page, the system now provides a downloadable Excel template that simplifies the process of creating a new system template. It includes:

• Overview, list of fields, and system template header details
• Top node, aspect hierarchy, relationships, and attributes

You can then make edits in Excel and re-import the file to create a new industrial system. For more information, see Creating an Industrial System Template through Import.

From the industrial system template object page (tab Structure) choose Import or Export System Template Structure to:

• Export system template structures for review or changes
• Import system template structures to build or expand elements
• Add new system elements directly via Excel

All imports run as background jobs, avoiding workflow interruptions

Business benefits:

• Faster hierarchy setup and updates
• Reduced risk of data entry errors
• Easier collaboration through shareable Excel files
• Significant time savings for reliability engineers

For more information, refer to Export or Import a System Structure Template.

Enhancing Functional System Elements with Failure Data Profiles and Functional Failures

For functions in an industrial system, you can now add additional attributes, including failure data profiles and functional failures to functional system elements in industrial systems and industrial system templates.

By doing so, you get deeper insights into system performance and failure patterns. This enables more proactive maintenance strategies, reducing downtime and optimizing resource allocation for enhanced operational efficiency.

For more information, see 

• Adding an Additional Attribute (industrial system templates)
• Adding an Additional Attribute (industrial system)

New embedded IoT features in Manage Devices app (part of Early Adopter Care program)

The following new capabilities are now available for you to explore via the Manage Devices app in SAP Asset Performance Management, as part of the Early Adopter Care program:

• Perform administrator tasks like managing data broker settings and checking audit logs.
• Connect device through OPC UA support
• Explore the available micro services that are included for more flexibility.
• Consume third-party IoT platform provider APIs.

Authenticate devices using Certificates.

For more information, see Getting Early Adopter Access to New Features and Functions.

Watch this space for a dedicated blog - coming soon! 

Trigger rule action after multiple violations only

You can now define sophisticated rules that delay immediate actions, ensuring that transient issues don't trigger unnecessary alerts. This feature enhances system monitoring capabilities by introducing two innovative modes: Consecutive Condition Fulfilment Mode and Duration Mode.

New Modes for Condition Monitoring

1. Consecutive Condition Fulfilment Mode: In this mode, actions are triggered only after a condition is met consecutively a specified number of times. This helps ensure that only persistent issues, rather than one-off anomalies, are flagged for attention.

2. Duration Mode: This mode allows actions to be triggered when conditions are met within a specific time interval, regardless of the order. By using a characteristic to determine the time frame, engineers can tailor monitoring to better capture intermittent issues that persist over defined periods.

Business Benefits

By implementing these advanced rule definitions, businesses can significantly reduce false alarms and improve focus on genuine system issues thereby optimizing both time and costs.

For more information, see Triggering a Rule.

Automatic Refresh of Alerts List

To ensure you stay updated with the latest alerts without needing to refresh manually, automatic refresh ON toggle is enabled by default. Alerts are updated every 60 seconds. You can disable the toggle if you want to refresh the alerts list manually.

Sort, group & search options in Communication System filters

You can now effortlessly sort, group, and search for values across different tabs using enhanced filter functionality. For example, with technical objects, the default sorting is based on category, and you have the flexibility to search, sort, or group by category, technical object type, or active/inactive status. This unified approach to filtering streamlines data management and ensures ease of navigation regardless of the tab you're working in. For more information, see Communication Systems.

Stay Informed and Get Involved

• For an exhaustive list of all new features, visit the SAP Help Portal - What's New in SAP Asset Performance Management.. 
• Submit or vote for the improvement you would like to see in the SAP Continuous Influence session.

See you soon for the 2509 update!