What is inspection catalog in SAP QM - Quality Management?

SAP Term: inspection catalog

• Component: QM

• Component Name: Quality Management

• Description: Table containing the codes of qualitative characteristic values. For example, there are catalogs for: Characteristic attributes Defects Usage decisions Tasks

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• Key Concepts: 
  Inspection catalogs are used in SAP Quality Management (QM) to define the characteristics of an inspection lot. They contain information about the inspection characteristics, sampling procedures, and inspection results. The inspection catalog is used to determine the type of inspection that needs to be performed on a particular lot. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Inspection catalogs are created in the SAP system and can be accessed through the QM module. The catalogs can be used to define the characteristics of an inspection lot, such as the type of inspection, sampling procedure, and inspection results. The catalogs can also be used to determine the type of inspection that needs to be performed on a particular lot. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an inspection catalog, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes the type of inspection, sampling procedure, and any other relevant information that may be needed for the inspection process. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all information is accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Inspection catalogs are closely related to other QM processes such as quality control and quality assurance. Quality control is used to ensure that products meet certain standards and quality assurance is used to ensure that processes are being followed correctly. Additionally, inspection catalogs can be used in conjunction with other QM processes such as material master data and batch management.