What is control method in SAP QM - Quality Management?

SAP Term: control method

• Component: QM

• Component Name: Quality Management

• Description: Process that determines the way in which an inspection characteristic is monitored.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Control Method is a Quality Management (QM) component in SAP that allows users to define and manage quality control plans. It is used to define the inspection characteristics, sampling procedures, and other quality control activities that are necessary for a product or service. Control Method also allows users to define the inspection points and the inspection results that are required for each product or service. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Control Method, users must first create a control plan. This plan defines the inspection characteristics, sampling procedures, and other quality control activities that are necessary for a product or service. Once the control plan is created, users can then assign it to the relevant products or services. The control plan will then be used to determine the inspection points and the inspection results that are required for each product or service. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a control plan, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is included. This includes the inspection characteristics, sampling procedures, and other quality control activities that are necessary for a product or service. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the inspection points and results are accurately defined in order to ensure that the quality of the product or service meets the desired standards. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Control Method in SAP Quality Management, please refer to SAP Help Portal: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_QM/7.5/en-US