What is calculated characteristic in SAP QM - Quality Management?

SAP Term: calculated characteristic

• Component: QM

• Component Name: Quality Management

• Description: An inspection criteria. Values are calculated by the system from the inspection results of other characteristics calculation input characteristics, according to a predefined formula.

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• Key Concepts:
  Calculated characteristics are used in Quality Management (QM) to calculate values for characteristics that are not directly measured. These values are calculated based on the values of other characteristics. For example, a calculated characteristic could be used to calculate the average value of two other characteristics.
  
  How to use it:
  Calculated characteristics can be used in Quality Management to quickly and accurately calculate values for characteristics that are not directly measured. To use a calculated characteristic, you must first define the calculation formula and assign it to the characteristic. Once the calculation formula is defined, the calculated characteristic will automatically calculate the value based on the values of other characteristics.
  
  Tips & Tricks:
  When defining a calculation formula for a calculated characteristic, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary data is available and that the formula is accurate. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the calculation formula is easy to understand and maintain.
  
  Related Information:
  For more information about calculated characteristics in Quality Management, please refer to SAP Help documentation.