What is appraisal costs in SAP QM - Quality Management?

SAP Term: appraisal costs

• Component: QM

• Component Name: Quality Management

• Description: Costs of personnel, material, and capital that arise due to inspections, inspection activities, or in-house services performed during the inspection. The nonconformity costs, the prevention costs, plus the appraisal costs result in the quality costs.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Appraisal costs are expenses incurred in the Quality Management (QM) component of SAP that are related to the inspection and testing of materials and products. These costs include the cost of personnel, equipment, and materials used in the inspection process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, appraisal costs are recorded in the Quality Management (QM) component. The costs can be tracked by product or material type, and can be used to analyze the cost of quality for a particular product or material. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to track appraisal costs in order to accurately measure the cost of quality for a particular product or material. This information can then be used to identify areas where quality improvement can be made. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Appraisal costs are related to other Quality Management (QM) components such as Quality Planning, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance. These components are used to ensure that products and materials meet quality standards.