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What is 'attributive inspection' in SAP QM - Quality Management?


attributive inspection - Overview

  • Component: QM

  • Component Name: Quality Management

  • Description: Acceptance inspection. An attributive inspection is used to determine if the inspection lot should be accepted based on the number of nonconforming units or on the number of defects in the individual samples.


attributive inspection - Details

  • Term: Attributive Inspection

    Component: QM - Quality Management

    Definition: Attributive inspection is a quality inspection method in SAP QM where the quality characteristics of a material or product are evaluated using qualitative criteria, typically recorded as simple yes/no, pass/fail, or defect/no defect results rather than numerical measurements.

    How It’s Used: In real SAP projects, attributive inspection is used when the quality check involves verifying the presence or absence of defects, compliance with specifications, or other binary criteria. For example, during a goods receipt inspection, an inspector might check if packaging is intact (yes/no) or if labeling is correct (pass/fail). This method is common in industries where visual or functional checks are sufficient and precise measurements are not required.

    Important Configuration:

    • Define inspection characteristics with the 'Attributive' data type in the Quality Management master data (via transaction QS21).
    • Set up inspection plans that include attributive characteristics using QP01 (Create Inspection Plan).
    • Configure the catalog profiles and codes for attributive results (e.g., 'OK', 'Not OK') in QS41 (Catalog Profile Maintenance).
    • Ensure the inspection lot is created and processed with attributive characteristics in the inspection lot processing transactions like QA32 (Change Inspection Lot).

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