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Failure Codes in IBM Maximo Asset Management

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.

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