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

SAP Term: action taken

• Component: QM-PT-FA

• Component Name: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

• Description: Actions that were taken to avoid the occurrence of a failure or problem or to better detect potential failures or problems.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Action taken is a term used in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) within the Quality Management (QM) component of SAP. It refers to the corrective action taken to reduce the risk associated with a potential failure mode. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In FMEA, action taken is used to document the corrective action taken to reduce the risk associated with a potential failure mode. This can include preventive actions, such as design changes, process changes, or training, as well as corrective actions, such as inspections or testing. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When documenting action taken in FMEA, it is important to include details such as who took the action, when it was taken, and what the results were. This will help ensure that the corrective action was effective and that any future risks are properly addressed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on FMEA and action taken, please refer to SAP Help Portal: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_QM/7.5/en-US