What is quality assurance agreement in SAP (QM - Quality Management)?

SAP Term: quality assurance agreement

• Component: QM

• Component Name: Quality Management

• Description: A document containing quality-related information defined in document management and applying to one or more supply relationships. It is usually a special agreement between supplier and customer to, for example: Support the fulfillment of predefined quality requirements Bind the vendor to provide evidence of quality

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• Key Concepts: 
  A Quality Assurance Agreement (QAA) is a contract between a customer and a supplier that outlines the quality requirements for a product or service. It is used in SAP Quality Management (QM) to ensure that the supplier meets the customer's quality standards. The agreement includes details such as the type of product or service, the quality requirements, and the inspection and testing procedures. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP QM, Quality Assurance Agreements are created in the Quality Assurance Agreement (QAA) transaction. The agreement is then assigned to a material or service in the Material Master or Service Master. The agreement can also be assigned to a vendor in the Vendor Master. Once the agreement is assigned, it will be used to monitor and control the quality of the product or service. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a Quality Assurance Agreement, it is important to include all relevant information such as the type of product or service, quality requirements, and inspection and testing procedures. This will ensure that all parties involved are aware of the quality standards that must be met. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Quality Assurance Agreements in SAP QM, please refer to SAP Help documentation.