What is attributive inspection in SAP QM - Quality Management?

SAP Term: attributive inspection

• 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.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Attributive inspection is a type of quality control process used in SAP Quality Management (QM). It is used to check the quality of a product or service by assigning attributes to it. Attributes are characteristics that can be measured, such as size, weight, color, shape, etc. The inspection process involves comparing the attributes of the product or service to predetermined standards. If the attributes do not meet the standards, then the product or service is considered to be of poor quality.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP QM, attributive inspection is used to ensure that products and services meet predetermined quality standards. The process involves assigning attributes to the product or service and then comparing them to predetermined standards. If any of the attributes do not meet the standards, then the product or service is considered to be of poor quality and must be rejected.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using attributive inspection in SAP QM, it is important to ensure that all attributes are accurately measured and compared to the predetermined standards. It is also important to document all inspections and results in order to maintain a record of quality control processes.
  
  Related Information: 
  Attributive inspection is just one type of quality control process used in SAP QM. Other types of quality control processes include statistical process control (SPC), acceptance sampling, and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).