What is 'long-term characteristic' in SAP QM - Quality Management?

long-term characteristic - Overview

• Component: QM

• Component Name: Quality Management

• Description: A criterion for which you can also record results after completion of the short-term inspection.

long-term characteristic - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Long-term characteristics are used in SAP Quality Management (QM) to store information about a material or product that is not subject to change over time. This includes information such as the material's weight, size, color, and other physical properties. Long-term characteristics are used to define the material's quality requirements and to monitor its quality over time. 
  How to Use It: 
  Long-term characteristics can be used in SAP QM to define the quality requirements of a material or product. This includes setting up inspection plans, defining sampling procedures, and setting up inspection points. Long-term characteristics can also be used to monitor the quality of a material or product over time by comparing the actual values of the characteristics with the defined quality requirements. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up long-term characteristics in SAP QM, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is captured. This includes both physical properties such as weight and size, as well as other information such as expiration dates and shelf life. It is also important to ensure that all quality requirements are clearly defined and that any changes are documented. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on long-term characteristics in SAP QM, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_QM/7.5/en-US/f9f8d3a2b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b1e4d7f2a.html