Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria for functional locations?

In the context of SAP S/4HANA, functional locations are used within the Plant Maintenance module to structure and categorize maintenance tasks based on various criteria. The primary criteria for defining a functional location include spatial, technical, and functional aspects.

Spatial criteria pertain to the physical positioning of assets within a facility, which helps in visualizing and managing the locations effectively. Technical criteria relate to the technical hierarchy and characteristics of the equipment or systems involved, facilitating maintenance planning and execution. Functional criteria are associated with the roles and responsibilities of specific locations in relation to maintenance tasks.

Operational is not recognized as a standard criterion for functional locations within this framework. While operational activities may occur at functional locations, they do not serve as a formal classification criterion in the same way that the other three do. Understanding these distinctions helps in mastering the structure and functionality of plant maintenance processes within SAP S/4HANA.