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SAP QM Overview

Quality management

Mickael QUESNOT

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Summary

General

QM process

Quality Review

Quality data analysis

Sample management

Miscellaneous

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Summary

GENERAL

QM process

Quality Review

Quality data analysis

Sample management

Test Equipment Management

Miscellaneous

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QM and Supply Chain


Buyer:
Sales manager: How to choose the right
How many complaints are Quality Manager:
supplier?
related to quality? How can we guarantee Quality
at different stores?

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Quality as a Company objective

Adequacy of the S4H-QM system with


existing standards

QM
Process
Integration of
Intra-Company
processes with
SAP S4H

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Market Needs for QM Systems

Objectives for the


Management of the
Total Quality TQM*

ISO

Standards for
QM systems

*TQM: Total Quality Management

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QM – Application components

M.M.

PP

PM

SD

B.C.

CO
Customer Service (CS)

allocate non-compliance costs recorded for a notice problem in a QM order, trigger workflow Management control (CO)
interventions during notice management, record documents associated SAP Business Workflow (BC-BMT-WFM)
with notices in an optical archive, classify notice defect items a notice using SAP ArchiveLink (BC-SRV-ARL)
general characteristics, [Link] link documents Classification system (CA-CL)
system to a QM notice, managed in the SAP electronic document management
7 Electronic Document Management System (CA-DMS)
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Integrated universal concepts

Information System

Workflow

Archiving
Document Management

Permissions

Standard interfaces

Data selection

Forms

Implementation
Documentation

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Management skill QM (Quality Management), HR (Human Resources Management)

Quality management system QM, PM (Maintenance), PP (Production Planning), PS (Project Management)

Contract review SD (Sales Administration)

Design control PP, PS, PLM

Document and data control Document Management System, ArchiveLink, PLM

Procurement management QM, MM (Material Management), PP

Checking the product supplied by the customer QM, PM, MM

Product identification and traceability QM, MM

Process management PM, PP

Control and testing QM

Inspection control, means of control and measurement QM, PM, PP

Control and control code QM

Checking a defective product QM, CO

Measurement and preventive action QM, PM

Handling, storage, packaging, preservation and delivery SD, MM

Control of quality sheets QM, MM

Internal quality audits QM

Training HR

Interview QM, PM

Statistical techniques QM

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QM: its main components:

• Control planning • Management of


basic data (characteristics, range, sampling, etc.) • Quality control • Management of control batches,
entry of control results,
entry of defects, etc. • Quality control • Scope of control, control cards... • QM opinions • Treatment of internal
and external non-conformities,
monitoring of corrective actions and audit. • Quality costs
• Control costs,
costs of processing Non-Conformities.

Glossary

• MM lot (batch) • Control


lot • Quality information
sheet • QM opinion • Control
range • Control
characteristic • Catalog

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Batch MM (MSC1N)

In SAP inventory management, the LOT is a homogeneous management entity.


All components of a LOT are deemed homogeneous.
Ex.: component 1 of lot 1 is the same color as component 2 of lot 1.

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Inspection lot (QA01)

The inspection lot in SAP is the support for quality control monitoring.
Ex.: a receipt on a supplier order line will generate an inspection lot if the component is active for quality
assurance upon receipt.
In SAP the inspection lot is of a different type depending on its origin.
Ex.: supplier receipt = 01; batch in production = 03 …
An inspection lot can correspond to N MM lots and An MM lot can correspond to N inspection lots.

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Quality Information Sheet (QI01/QV21)

The Quality Information Sheet defines the relationship between an item version, a supplier, a company and a division.

A quality information sheet can prohibit exceeding a quantity ordered from a supplier, can block supplies, etc.

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QM Notice (QM01)

QM Notices support defect analyses, treatment of non-conformities, corrective actions, etc.

NC: Non-compliance

Supplier NC
treatment
Reception control
Opinion Q2 Opinion NC

Production control Internal NC


processing
Customer audits
Notice Q3 Internal problem

NC noted by customer Notice Q1 Customer


complaint

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Control range (QP01)

• Allows you to define the sequence of control operations. • The


inspection range has the same structure as a production range

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Control characteristic (QS21)

• The SAP control characteristic corresponds to what is verified, measured and/or controlled. • A
characteristic can be quantitative (dimensional) or qualitative (color, appearance, etc.).

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Catalogs (QS41)

• Catalogs are groupings of codes. E.g.: catalog of fault codes, catalog of interventions, catalog of
causes, etc.
• Codes make it possible to standardize fault entry
• Catalogs can be structured in profiles
• Catalog profiles can be assigned to each review type or item

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Summary

General

QM PROCESS

Quality Review

Quality data analysis

Sample management

Miscellaneous

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QM process in the Supply Chain

Scheduled processes

Occasional processes

Information management

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Planned Processes

Request
Cause Control Decision
Control

Stock in control

ÿ Stock movements ÿ Control Pack ÿ Usage Decision

ÿ Orders ÿ Control instruction

ÿ Monitoring, deadlines ÿ Procedure

sampling What happens to


What What are the results goods?

triggers the control? What and how control?

control?

Logistics Supply Chain

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Occasional processes

Logistics Supply Chain

Purchase Production Sale Service

QM Notice
Complaint to
Default Customer Complaint
Supplier
Deterioration

Internal problem notice


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Information management

Review of
problems
System D'
Results Information
of the Early
QM Warning
controls
System
quality

7865
$
Defect
x

x Analysis/
Ratings
Product Quality

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QM in the Supply Chain


Purchases /
Sales Production Shipping Service
Stocks

Stocked
is lying
Schedule
Production
5 6
Storage
Sales Order Material Customer service
Delivery
planning

1 2 4 7 8
Production

Influence of Quality management

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QM and Procurement

Purchases /
Sales Production Shipping Service
Stocks

Production Supply
planning

Sales order ÿ
Storage Customer
Supply Disposition 5 Delivery
service
- Control of Goods Entry
1 7 8
- Source control Transformation
- Monitoring the Approval process.
- Follow-up of complaints
- Certificates
- Supplier evaluation

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QM and Manufacturing (Materials Planning)

Materials
Sales Manufacturing Shipping Service
management

Supply
Schedule of
Manufacturing

6
Storage
Sales Material
Customer
orders planning Delivery
service

1 4 7 8
2 Manufacturing

ÿ Consideration3on
Input control duration
ÿ Tools and Resources for OF

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QM and Manufacturing

Materials
Sales Production Shipping Service
management

Procurement
Production
planning

Storage
Sales
Materials Customer
orders Delivery
planning service

1 7 8
Manufacturing

3 ÿ Controls during manufacturing


ÿ Statistical process control (SPC)
ÿ Complaints Tracking
(notification of internal problems)
ÿ Goods entries of production orders
ÿ Creation of partial batches

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QM and Shipments

Materials
Sales Production Shipping Service
management

Procurement
Production
planning

Sales Customer service


Material Storage Delivery
orders
planning

1
Production 7
ÿ Delivery control
ÿ Input Control
ÿ Certificates
ÿ Customer Complaints

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QM and Service

Materials
Sales Production Shipping Service
management

Procurement
Production
planning

Sales Customer service


Material Storage Delivery
order
planning

1
Fertigung
ÿ Complaints Tracking 8
ÿ Control of customer returns

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QM functions
QM
Quality Review
Quality Planning
Basic data Problem management
ÿ Items/Settings ÿ Control methods ÿ Control ÿ Internal/external ÿ
control ÿ catalogs ÿ Mod. dynamic ÿ Catalogs ÿ Tasks
Quality Info Sheets ÿ Quality Documents ÿ Costs of
Workstations ÿ Test/ non-conformities ÿ “Action log”
equipment ÿ ...
measure
ÿ Control features
Quality Certificates
Quality Control Quality Control Presentation Results

Control process Evaluation ÿ ÿ Profiles


SPC (control cards) ÿ ÿ Content ÿ
ÿ Control batch ÿ Entry
Cost Recipient
of results ÿ Use decision ÿ
Quality ÿ Information
Quality level
System
Quality ÿ Test equipment ÿ
Time ÿ Maintenance, calibration
Evaluation
Suppliers

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•Explanation of the process


•Target process

This diagram shows


Customer order Delivery note Customer the relationships between
the different SAP objects.
Interventions in
the frames are given for
Customer complaints
interventions: Customer audit information purposes only in order to
Customer response
to clearly visualize where the
Item, batch Retouch merchandise
different phases of
Ship replacement merchandise
reviews are managed.
Perform analyzes
Differences observed
Issue
recurring

Corrective and preventive actions


interventions:
Propose solution Internal Audit
Supplier audit Differences observed
Differences observedAccept solution
Implement
Efficiency

supplier Issue Issue


recurring recurring

Supplier complaints Internal non-conformities


interventions: interventions:
Orderfrs Report problem to supplier Take sample
Replacement order Set machine
Edit supplier quality rating Train user
Plan supplier audit

Item, lot

Item, lot Equipment Procedure

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Subsystems

QM
QM system
EDI EDI

Control Process EDI


Statistics
In external system QM-STI
QM-IDI

OnLine entry of control Control results


data

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Summary

General

QM process

QUALITY NOTICE

Quality data analysis

Sample management

Miscellaneous

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Quality Notice: elements

Workflow
Management
Status DMS

Change documents
Ratings Notice
npnp
Controlling
Quality
Action log

Costs of non-
compliance
Classification
QM costs
Archiving

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Quality Review

Supply. Manufacturing Sales

Customer complaints
Complaint

QM
to supplier

Types of User-defined review types


internal
problem

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Quality Review Process (sequence)

Creation
Immediate stains…
Notice

SAP Workflow

SAP Workflow
QM
Review Process…

Defect/problem
Recorded. Activities analysis Tasks

Closing Notice

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Workflow structure

The workflow structure is composed of


several parallel branches
composed of one activity and three
waiting steps. The workflow
structure is defined such that the system
only needs to process one of the four
branches. The standard task is specified
in the activity.

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The chart provides an overview of


the workflow process and shows
how different participants interact during
the process.

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SAP has the capability to send a QM notification reminder email for corrective action or follow-up audit.

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Summary

General

QM process

Quality Review

QUALITY DATA ANALYSIS

Sample management

Miscellaneous

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QM Information System (QMIS)

Control Batches Quality Review

QM Information System

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Early Warning System

Number of Quality Reviews

QM Information System

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SAP Open Information Warehouse Online transaction processing (OLTP) supports transaction-
oriented applications in a three-tier architecture. SAP
OLTP
EIS administers the daily transactions of an organization.

Controlling Finance Human Res.


IS IS IS

Logistics Enterprise
IS IS

Logistics CO FI HR Enterprise
QM Controlling

SAP OLTP
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Summary

General

QM process

Quality Review

Quality data analysis

SAMPLE MANAGEMENT

Miscellaneous

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Sample Management

Proc.
Sampling

Control
Range batch
Control

Planning. Creation
Physical samples Physical sample
recordings
Quality Control
Automatic

Manual

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Sample Management: Planning

Planning.

Control range
Ex:

Sampling Procedure 6 primary samples

2 samples „pool“

1 sample reserve

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Summary

General

QM process

Quality Review

Quality data analysis

Sample management

MISCELLANEOUS

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Quality and Internet reviews

Customer
Supplier

Creation EDI Reception


Administrative data Administrative data
Certificate Certificate

E-mail
PDF PDF
format format

Optical
archiving

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Saving Results on the Internet

Supplier Customer

Triggers control

Task List
Save results

Shows states
Save Results

Purchase order Entries March. Invoices

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ÿQuestions / Answers
ÿDemonstration

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Demo

Quality management for procurement with supplier evaluation

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Objectives, benefits and main process steps

Objective
ÿ This scenario addresses quality control activities during the procurement process. ARCYS orders goods from a given supplier.
Upon receipt of the goods, an inspection lot is generated according to the item specifications. A usage decision is then made
whether to accept or reject the item based on the check result (in this scenario, the item is rejected). Subsequent processes
such as QM notification and supplier evaluation are carried out afterwards.

Benefits
ÿ Creation of the inspection lot during goods receipt

Key points

ÿ Quality control

ÿ Recording of results/decision on use


ÿ Defects and returns

ÿ Supplier evaluation

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Required SAP Applications and Business Roles

Stakeholders in the company:

ÿ Storekeeper
ÿ Quality expert
ÿ Buyer

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Detailed description of the process

Quality management for procurement with supplier evaluation:

ÿ Receipt of goods from supplier based on purchase order (MIGO)


ÿ Inspection report/Inspection lot worklist (QA32)
ÿ Quality control during goods receipt/defect registration (QE01)
ÿ Decision on use after control (QA11)
ÿ Creation and closing of the QM notice (QM01)
ÿ Transfer of the quantity of items to the appropriate stock (blocked or used quality stock
free)
ÿ Return of goods to the supplier and creation of a return delivery
ÿ Supplier evaluation process

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Process diagram
Quality management for procurement with supplier evaluation

Supply requirements
determined by a store
Event.

Supply

Buyer

Goods
Exit issue for return
Control voucher
batch delivery
Receipt of goods
from supplier against
purchase order
Receipt

Storekeeper

Recording March. No Fault logging Use decision Creating a


Quality
results in good & delivery
Control condition ? Creation of the QM notice return

Yes

Calling up the
Printing inspection Use
the
lot worklist decision
inspection
report Closing of
Quality
the notice
Transfer of
the article to

unrestricted use stock

Supplier assessment

Buyer

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Check/select A01 Goods receipt

MIGO

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Check/select R01
Purchase order

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Receipt of goods from supplier against


purchase order

Enter the purchase order number (A01)(R01)

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Select the check box

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Select 2 Individual voucher + controlled text to print a


receipt/exit voucher.

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Select Run

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Indicate the quantity to receive.

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Select the Post OK check box

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Select Save.

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Result
An inspection lot is created and it can be viewed displaying
the material document.

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To display an item document, select A04


Display

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select R02 Item document

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Enter Item Document

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Execute

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Use the scroll bar to access the


Position data

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Select Open detailed data

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Select Qty

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Select Inspection Lot

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QA32: Calling up the inspection lot work list – Inspection instructions and report

Use
The objective of this activity is to print
the instructions and the inspection report.

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Only control batches without use decision.

1. Select Run (F8).

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Double click on the inspection lot in the table

The worklist containing the inspection lots without a usage decision


is displayed

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then click the Control Instruction button

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Print the control report, click on the button


Print inspection report

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1. Saving the result ÿ Results button


2. Fault registration ÿ Create fault button
3. Usage decision ÿ Usage decision button

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QE01 Recording of results

Use
The objective of this activity is to record the product
quality control result in the system.

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1. On the Enter Results: Characteristics


Summary screen , enter the
following data: Accept or Reject

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The Result of the specifications

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Code in green to Accept

Code in red to Refuse

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1. Select Save.

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Result
The result of the quality control of the article is recorded.

You can now proceed in two ways: If you have not


recorded any defects, refer to the Goods are in good condition section to complete the procedure.

If you have recorded defects, refer to the Defects and Returns section.

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QE01: The goods are not in good condition

Saving results with defects

1. Select Close.

1. Select Save.

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A message confirms the closure

Select Save.

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Result
The result of the quality control of the article is recorded.

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QA11: Use decision and creation of the quality notice

Use
As a defect was recorded during the inspection procedure, it is necessary to decide
on the use of the article, in order to reject it. Subsequently, you register the item in
blocked stock and create a quality notice to inform the supplier of the rejection.

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On the Enter Usage Decision: List of Faults screen, in the DU code area , use the entry
help (F4) to select the Usage Decision on Entry of
Goods

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ÿ In red the DUs for a Failure of Quality tests


(Stock Block), Select and confirm with Enter

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Select the faults item line, then Activate Notice or Ctrl+F2.

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On the QM Notice: Activate screen, enter the following data:

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Zone name Comment


Priority High
Coding Supplier problem

Description
Coordinator Your username

Select Continue to confirm the data. The system activates the notice and
issues the message Fault station marked activated.

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Select the Inspection Lot Stock tab page .

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Select the Default button and enter the store for the
inventory in the Store box.

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Save the usage decision by selecting Save.

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The system issues the message Batch xxxxxxx usage


decision saved.

Result
The usage decision is made for the inspection lot of the item.

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QM Notice

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Common questions

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The SAP Quality Management (QM) system ensures compliance with ISO standards and maintains Total Quality Management (TQM) principles by integrating processes that align with these standards. The QM system offers capabilities such as quality data analysis, sample management, defect management, and audit processes which are essential components of TQM. Additionally, the SAP QM system is designed to be adequate with existing standards and is seen as a pivotal element for achieving company objectives related to quality. For instance, the SAP system facilitates quality control during procurement by generating inspection lots upon goods receipt, allowing for real-time quality assurance .

The strategic benefits of using SAP's inspection lot mechanism in quality management include improved tracking and control of product quality throughout the production or procurement processes. The inspection lot acts as a focal point for quality control activities, capturing results and facilitating decisions on whether to accept or reject products based on predefined quality standards. This mechanism enhances traceability, allowing businesses to maintain a comprehensive record of quality assessments for each lot of products. Additionally, inspection lots help integrate quality management with other business processes like procurement and inventory management, thus leveraging SAP's full capabilities to support a comprehensive quality strategy .

The SAP Quality Management Information System (QMIS) supports decision-making in quality management by providing a centralized repository for quality data analysis, reports, and reviews. It collects and processes data related to quality checks, inspections, and compliance activities, offering insights and trends that assist in strategic planning and operational adjustments. QMIS enables early warning systems that alert management of potential quality issues, allowing for proactive measures to be taken. Its integration with other SAP modules ensures comprehensive data access, supporting informed decision-making and allowing organizations to maintain high-quality standards across all operations .

The Quality Information Sheet in the SAP QM process acts as a tool to define relationships among item versions, suppliers, and company divisions. It is crucial in supply chain management as it can set limits on the quantity ordered from a supplier and potentially block supplies if certain conditions are not met. This feature helps maintain quality standards across the supply chain by ensuring that purchases and supplies comply with predefined quality requirements. Moreover, the Quality Information Sheet influences decision-making through documented evaluations of supplier performance, which assists in maintaining a robust supply chain .

The SAP QM system utilizes electronic document management and workflow processes to enhance quality control by integrating these functions into quality notices and corrective actions. For instance, documents associated with quality notices are linked using the SAP electronic document management system, allowing streamlined storage and retrieval. The workflow process is structured to allow parallel branches, enabling participants to engage in quality control procedures efficiently. This integration facilitates timely interventions and supports the archiving of quality records, thereby ensuring traceability and compliance with quality management standards .

SAP's Quality Management components interact with other SAP modules, such as Material Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), and Sales and Distribution (SD), to enhance organizational quality management by facilitating a seamless flow of information across different business functions. For instance, the integration with MM allows for quality control at the point of goods receipt, PP utilizes QM data for refining production processes, and SD incorporates QM findings to improve customer satisfaction and manage complaints more effectively. These interactions ensure that quality considerations are integrated throughout all stages of the supply chain, promoting a culture of total quality management and continuous improvement .

SAP's classification system contributes to standardization and efficiency in quality management by providing a structured approach to managing and applying codes, such as fault codes and intervention types. These classifications enable consistent data entry and retrieval, which streamlines the analysis and resolution of quality issues. By standardizing how quality data is recorded and reviewed, the classification system ensures uniformity across different quality-related processes, enhancing overall process efficiency. This systematization helps improve communication among stakeholders and reduces errors related to misinterpretation of quality data .

The SAP QM system offers mechanisms such as Quality Notices and Correction Actions to manage internal and external non-conformities. It facilitates the identification of defects and tracks their resolution through quality notices, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented efficiently. These notices support defect analyses and trigger workflows necessary for addressing discrepancies. Additionally, SAP QM's integration with document management allows the seamless archiving and retrieval of records related to non-conformities, supporting continuous quality improvement by informing process modifications and supplier interactions .

The SAP QM system manages non-compliance costs by recording these amounts in QM orders and potentially triggering workflow interventions to address the issues noted. This approach ensures that non-compliance costs are tracked and addressed promptly, allowing for corrective actions to be implemented effectively. The real-time detection and management of non-compliances contribute to overall quality management efficiency by preventing potential quality failures from escalating and thus minimizing potential disruptions in production and supply chain processes. The system's ability to analyze defect trends and monitor corrective measures further enhances the efficiency of quality management .

The SAP QM system facilitates supplier evaluation within the quality management process by incorporating quality assessments into the procurement workflow. During goods receipt, an inspection lot is generated which initiates a series of quality checks. Based on the inspection results, a usage decision is made, and any quality non-compliance can lead to further actions such as return deliveries or the initiation of a QM notice. These processes provide data that is fed into supplier evaluations, helping to identify and score supplier performance. This enables the organization to make informed decisions regarding supplier selection and ongoing relationship management .

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