Quality Inspection

Manufacturing

Definition

Quality Inspection is a process in SAP systems that ensures that products and materials meet predefined quality standards before they are used or delivered.

Detailed Description

Quality Inspection in SAP refers to the systematic examination of products and materials to ensure they comply with specified quality parameters. These inspections can occur at various stages of the production and supply chain processes, such as upon receiving raw materials, during the production process, or before shipping finished goods. The integration of quality inspections within SAP helps organizations maintain high-quality standards, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and minimizes the risk of defects in the final product.

Key Features

Automated inspection lot creation based on triggers like goods receipt or production order.
Dynamic modification rules to adjust inspection plans based on results and history.
In-depth reporting tools for tracking inspection results and quality levels.
Integration with SAP Quality Management (QM) module for managing inspection processes.
Support for different inspection types including incoming, in-process, and final inspections.

Common Modules

SAP Materials Management (MM)

Supports procurement and inventory functions, triggering quality inspections at goods receipt and ensuring material quality.

SAP Production Planning (PP)

Integrates with quality inspection processes during production to ensure product standards.

SAP Quality Management (QM)

The core module for managing quality processes in SAP, including inspections, quality control, audit management, and corrective actions.

Popular Implementations

Implementing Quality Inspection in SAP QM

Example implementation where a manufacturing company sets up quality inspections for their incoming materials using SAP QM module, resulting in improved defect detection and reduced rework.