What is 'single value' in SAP QM - Quality Management?

single value - Overview

• Component: QM

• Component Name: Quality Management

• Description: An individual characteristic amount, recorded at the most detailed determination level. The original values for a characteristic determined in a quality inspection can be recorded in the system as single values.

single value - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Single value is a term used in SAP Quality Management (QM) to refer to a single value that is used to represent a range of values. This single value is used to represent the average of the range of values, and is used to simplify the process of data analysis. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP QM, single value can be used to represent a range of values in order to simplify data analysis. This can be done by entering the range of values into the system and then selecting the “single value” option. This will then calculate the average of the range and use that as the single value. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using single value in SAP QM, it is important to remember that it is only an approximation of the actual range of values. Therefore, it is important to use caution when interpreting the results of data analysis that uses single value. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Single value is also used in other areas of SAP, such as Materials Management (MM) and Sales and Distribution (SD). In these areas, single value can be used to represent a range of values in order to simplify data analysis.