What is Visual Inspection Planning in SAP QM-PT - Quality Planning?

SAP Term: Visual Inspection Planning

• Component: QM-PT

• Component Name: Quality Planning

• Description: Visual Inspection Planning is an enhancement for the existing Quality Management QM processes and supports the creation of inspection plans from 3D models. The product manufacturing information PMIin the 3D model of the material is used to derive the task list. The PMI conveys non-geometric attributes in 3D CAD necessary for manufacturing product components and assemblies. PMI may include geometric dimensions and tolerances, 3D annotations and dimensions, surface finish, and material specifications.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Visual Inspection Planning is a component of the Quality Management (QM) module in SAP. It is used to plan and manage visual inspections of materials and products. It allows users to define inspection characteristics, create inspection plans, and assign inspection tasks to personnel. It also provides tools for analyzing inspection results and creating reports.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Visual Inspection Planning, users must first define the inspection characteristics that will be used for the inspection. This includes defining the type of inspection, the type of material or product being inspected, and the criteria for acceptance or rejection. Once these characteristics have been defined, users can create an inspection plan that specifies when and how often inspections should be performed. Finally, users can assign inspection tasks to personnel and monitor their progress.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an inspection plan, it is important to consider the frequency of inspections as well as the resources available for performing them. Additionally, it is important to ensure that personnel are properly trained in performing visual inspections.
  
  Related Information: 
  Visual Inspection Planning is part of the Quality Management module in SAP. Other components of this module include Quality Notifications, Quality Certificates, and Quality Control. Additionally, Visual Inspection Planning can be used in conjunction with other SAP modules such as Materials Management and Production Planning & Control.