What is 'number of samples' in SAP QM - Quality Management?

number of samples - Overview

• Component: QM

• Component Name: Quality Management

• Description: Value that defines the maximum amount of samples to be drawn from a population. These samples are inspected in order to obtain a valuation of an inspection characteristic or inspection lot. The number of samples is only used for sampling procedures that deal with multiple samples.

number of samples - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Number of samples is a term used in SAP Quality Management (QM) to refer to the number of items that are taken from a larger population of items for inspection. The number of samples is determined by the sampling plan, which is based on the quality characteristics of the product and the desired level of quality assurance. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP QM, the number of samples is determined by the sampling plan. The sampling plan is based on the quality characteristics of the product and the desired level of quality assurance. The number of samples can be adjusted depending on the results of previous inspections. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When determining the number of samples, it is important to consider both the quality characteristics of the product and the desired level of quality assurance. It is also important to adjust the number of samples based on previous inspection results. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The number of samples is related to other terms in SAP QM such as sampling plans, inspection lots, and acceptance criteria. It is also related to other terms such as quality control and quality assurance.