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What is Failure Code?
Failure code is a reason asset failed.In Maximo, Failure codes are part of the complex
categorization mechanism of Work Orders. They are usually entered when closing the WO (at this time the reason of the failure should be known).
Failures codes represent hierarchical structure describing the cause of the failure and suggesting the potential solution.
The Failure Codes catalog represents the most common failures in the infrastructure.
Structure of Failure Codes
Failure Code consists of following elements: Class
Problem Cause
• RemedyFailure Code can be a number or alphanumeric code.In some industries the predefined Failure Codes may
already exist e.g. VMRS for vehicle maintenance. When designing the catalog, make sure the lists are
not too big (10-20 positions) and include “OTHER” position for all issues not listed before.
Sample Failure Codes
Class Boiler Conveyor Pump Valve
Problem Corrosion Fatigue Leaking Short Circuit Vibration
Cause Human Error Working Conditions Wrong Material
Remedy Adjust Clean Repair Replace
Benefits of using Failure Codes
Speed up the repair process Right resources can be assigned based on failure class Cause and remedy information built upon previous
experience help to fix the issue quicklyImprove the reliability of the infrastructure
Analysis of the historical data can help in identifying and eliminating repeatable issues
Failure Codes help in optimization of PM schedules too Performance of the same machines can be compared
In the long term the above should reduce the maintenance costs
Applications using Failure Codes
Locations You can enter the most common failure class for the location
in Failure Class field. This information will be copied over to Work Order record.
Assets You can enter the most common failure class for the asset in
Failure Class field. This information will be copied over to Work Order record.
Work Order Tracking The default Failure Class from asset/location data can be
replaced with the actual information. In the Work Order the user can also add the information about the Cause and Remedy.
Failure Codes Application
From Go To menu choose: Asset
Failure Codes
Creating Failure Code
To add new failure code you need to enter unique class identifier and a description. You can also add Long Description and attach files or URL’s.
In the next step you have to add the problem(s) and optionally cause(s) and remedy(ies).
In a problem, cause and remedy definition, you can add details in the Long Description field.
If you want to learn more about Maximo…
Please read my book: IBM Maximo Asset Management.
The Consultant’s Guide
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