Resolving Make/Buy Material Inspection IssuesUnderstanding the SAP QA Make/Buy Material Inspection ProblemIn many SAP Quality Management (QM) implementations, users face a challenge when dealing with Make/Buy materials—finished products (FERT) that are both manufactured in-house and procured externally. These scenarios typically require two different inspection types:
The Common Workaround: Toggling Inspection TypesMany SAP users resolve this conflict by manually activating or deactivating inspection types in the material master QM view, based on the transaction type:
A Better Solution: Using Inspection Plan Usage for DifferentiationInstead of switching inspection types manually, you can keep both inspection types active simultaneously in the material master by properly managing the Inspection Plan Usage. This approach allows SAP to distinguish between inspection scenarios based on the context of the transaction:
Conclusion: Streamlining SAP QM for Make/Buy MaterialsBy leveraging inspection plan usage, you can streamline quality inspections in SAP for materials that are both made and bought. Keeping both inspection types active ensures full coverage and minimizes manual maintenance. This approach enhances data integrity, compliance, and efficiency across your quality management workflows.FAQs: SAP QA Make/Buy Material Inspection1. Can I use both inspection types 01 and 13 for the same material in SAP QM?Yes, you can activate both inspection types in the material master and manage them using different inspection plans with distinct usage settings.2. What is Inspection Type 01 in SAP?Inspection Type 01 is used for Goods Receipt Inspection from external vendors.3. What is Inspection Type 13 in SAP?Inspection Type 13 refers to Online Inspection during in-house production.4. How do I avoid deactivating inspection types manually?Use separate inspection plans with specific usage indicators for each scenario. This lets SAP differentiate the process automatically.5. Is there a risk in keeping both inspection types active?No, as long as inspection plans are properly configured, SAP will handle both scenarios without conflict.6. Where can I set the inspection plan usage in SAP?You can configure usage in the inspection plan header under the “Usage” field, which allows different plans to be applied based on the context.
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