What is material specification in SAP QM - Quality Management?

SAP Term: material specification

• Component: QM

• Component Name: Quality Management

• Description: A classification of inspection characteristics. The specification for a material can be used in the context of an inspection specification as an inspection requirement. If inspection characteristics belonging to a material specification refer to the classification characteristics of a batch, inspection results for these characteristics are carried over into the batch valuation.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Material specification is a component of SAP Quality Management (QM) that allows users to define the characteristics of a material and the acceptable range of values for each characteristic. It also allows users to define the inspection methods and sampling plans for each material. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Material specifications can be created in SAP QM by entering the material number, description, and characteristics. The user can then enter the acceptable range of values for each characteristic and assign an inspection method and sampling plan. The material specification can then be used in quality inspections and quality certificates. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a material specification, it is important to ensure that all of the characteristics are accurately defined and that the acceptable range of values is appropriate for the material. It is also important to ensure that the correct inspection method and sampling plan are assigned to the material specification. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on material specifications in SAP QM, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.