What is action priority in SAP QM-PT-FA - Failure Mode and Effects Analysis?

SAP Term: action priority

• Component: QM-PT-FA

• Component Name: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

• Description: A valuation method for an FMEA. The action priority is used to prioritize the actions of an FMEA with the aim of reducing risk. The action priority can have the values high, medium, and low.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Action Priority is a feature of the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) component of SAP Quality Management (QM). It is used to assign a priority to corrective actions that are identified during the FMEA process. The priority is based on the severity of the potential failure, the probability of occurrence, and the detectability of the failure. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Action Priority is used to prioritize corrective actions that are identified during the FMEA process. The priority is based on three criteria: severity, probability of occurrence, and detectability. The higher the severity, probability, and detectability, the higher the action priority. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning an action priority, it is important to consider all three criteria. A high severity with a low probability or detectability may not be as important as a lower severity with a higher probability or detectability. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Action Priority in SAP QM-PT-FA FMEA, please refer to SAP Help documentation.