Digital Work Permit in Maintenance – Integrated into SAP PM

Performing safety-relevant work in maintenance is unthinkable without work permits and approval processes. Traditionally, however, these processes are handled on paper – involving high documentation effort, media disruption, and a lack of transparency. With the digital work permit in the argvis Maintenance Portal, we bring this process directly into the digital world – fully integrated into SAP PM.

Our solution enables the creation, editing, and documentation of work permits directly based on SAP maintenance objects – for example, those associated with notifications or orders. Users – whether maintenance technicians, safety officers, or plant managers – access approved templates via an intuitive interface, can perform risk-based checks, and document individual requirements for each activity. All steps are system-managed, role-based, and tracked with time stamps.

A multi-stage approval process ensures that everyone involved – from the worker to the supervisor – is legally protected and informed. The solution can be used on mobile devices, even offline, thus offering maximum flexibility in the field.

A particular highlight: The digital work permit is based entirely on the SAP PM standard. No additional third-party software is required – all data remains securely in the SAP system. At the same time, the solution is ready for immediate use and can be individually adapted to specific requirements.

This measurably improves safety and efficiency in maintenance – with full SAP integration and modern user-friendliness.