What is scrap in SAP QM - Quality Management?

SAP Term: scrap

• Component: QM

• Component Name: Quality Management

• Description: The nonconforming product that will not fulfill the quality requirements even after rework and that cannot be used for other purposes.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Scrap is a term used in Quality Management (QM) in SAP to refer to the quantity of a material that is unusable or rejected due to not meeting quality standards. It is also known as waste or spoilage. Scrap can be caused by a variety of factors, such as incorrect production processes, defective materials, or human error. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, scrap can be tracked and managed using the Quality Management module. This module allows users to record and track scrap quantities, as well as analyze the root cause of the scrap and take corrective action. The Quality Management module also allows users to set up quality inspection plans and create notifications for when scrap levels exceed certain thresholds. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to track and manage scrap in SAP in order to reduce costs and improve quality. To do this, users should set up quality inspection plans and create notifications for when scrap levels exceed certain thresholds. Additionally, users should analyze the root cause of the scrap and take corrective action in order to prevent it from happening again in the future. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the Quality Management module in SAP to track and manage scrap, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_QM/7.5/en-US