What is approval in SAP QM - Quality Management?

SAP Term: approval

• Component: QM

• Component Name: Quality Management

• Description: Permission to process or execute certain objects or functions. Objects and functions can only be processed or executed if they are controlled by released master data or have been explicitly approved. Certain procedures, defined in the SAP system, must be followed to give approval for objects. Approvals can be given for the following objects: Inspection plan as a controlling master data object Inspection lot as a request to inspect

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• Key Concepts: 
  Approval in SAP Quality Management (QM) is the process of verifying that a product or service meets the required quality standards. It is a critical step in the quality assurance process and is used to ensure that products and services meet customer requirements. Approval can be done manually or automatically, depending on the complexity of the product or service. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP QM, approval is done by creating an inspection lot for each product or service. The inspection lot contains all the necessary information about the product or service, such as its characteristics, specifications, and quality requirements. Once the inspection lot is created, it can be approved by an authorized user. The user can then approve or reject the inspection lot based on its quality. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When approving an inspection lot in SAP QM, it is important to ensure that all quality requirements are met. It is also important to document any changes made to the inspection lot during the approval process. This will help ensure that all changes are tracked and that any potential issues are addressed quickly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on approval in SAP QM, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use SAP QM for quality assurance purposes.