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

inspection lot - Overview

• Component: QM

• Component Name: Quality Management

• Description: Request to a plant to carry out a quality inspection for a specific quantity of material.

inspection lot - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Inspection lot is a term used in SAP Quality Management (QM) to refer to a group of materials that are inspected together. It is used to track the quality of materials and ensure that they meet the required standards. The inspection lot contains information about the material, such as its quantity, quality, and other characteristics.
  
  How to use it: 
  Inspection lots are created in SAP QM when materials are received from suppliers or produced in-house. The inspection lot is then used to track the quality of the materials throughout the production process. The inspection lot can be used to generate reports on the quality of the materials, as well as to identify any issues that may need to be addressed.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all materials in an inspection lot are properly identified and tracked. This will help ensure that the quality of the materials is maintained throughout the production process. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes that may occur during the production process, such as changes in quantity or quality.
  
  Related Information: 
  Inspection lots are closely related to other terms used in SAP QM, such as Quality Certificates and Quality Notifications. Quality Certificates are documents that provide information about the quality of a material, while Quality Notifications are used to report any issues with a material