SAP QM

Manufacturing

Definition

SAP Quality Management is a module within SAP ERP that supports quality planning, inspection, and control for effective quality management throughout the supply chain.

Detailed Description

SAP Quality Management (QM) is an integral component of the SAP ERP system that facilitates quality planning, quality inspection, and quality control across an organization's procurement, production, and delivery processes. It enables companies to implement a comprehensive quality management system, ensuring that products meet customer expectations and comply with industry regulations. SAP QM is tightly integrated with other modules such as Materials Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), Sales and Distribution (SD), and Plant Maintenance (PM), providing a seamless approach to managing quality throughout the supply chain.

Key Features

Integration with SAP modules: Seamless integration with MM, PP, SD, PM, and others.
Quality Certificates: Generate and manage certificates of analysis.
Quality Control: Monitor and control quality processes across the organization.
Quality Inspection: Perform inspections during procurement, manufacturing, and delivery.
Quality Notifications: Capture and manage quality issues and defects.
Quality Planning: Define inspection plans and set quality standards.
Test Equipment Management: Manage calibration and maintenance of testing equipment.

Common Modules

SAP MM (Materials Management)

Integrates with QM for quality inspections of incoming materials during procurement.

SAP PM (Plant Maintenance)

Integrates with QM for managing maintenance and calibration of test equipment.

SAP PP (Production Planning)

Works with QM for in-process inspections and quality control during manufacturing.

SAP SD (Sales and Distribution)

Collaborates with QM for quality checks before delivery and handling customer complaints.