Failure Code / Failure Class
A structured hierarchy used to record why something failed. It runs from failure class to problem to cause to remedy.
Where in Maximo
Failure Codes app; Work Order Tracking, Failure Reporting tab
At Riverbend PUMPS (class) > LEAKING (problem) > SEAL WORN (cause) > REPLACE SEAL (remedy).
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Common Misconception
Free-text explanations do not count. Without consistent failure codes, nobody can trend failures later.
Verify in IBM Docs: IBM Docs > Maximo Manage > Assets / Locations