The monitoring process is supported by different types of analyses (for example, trends, threshold values, and so on).
If the predefined critical tolerances are exceeded, the system can automatically trigger follow-up actions (for example, sending a message to the Production Manager).
You can compare the data with preplanned scores. You can
also define your own analyses based on characteristics and scores.
Self-Review Your Knowledge in SAP QM
1. Customer-specific inspection specifications can
be copied from the sales order.
Determine whether this statement is true or false.
2. If you procure materials externally, you can only
use a goods receipt inspection.
Determine whether this statement is true or false.
3. Quality certificates can only be used when issuing
goods.
Determine whether this statement is true or false.
4. A goods movement can trigger the automatic creation
of an inspection lot.
Determine whether this statement is true or false.
5. The Early Warning System can be used to monitor
critical values (for example, quality scores).
Determine whether this statement is true or false.
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Correct Answers
1. Customer-specific inspection specifications can be copied from the sales order.
Answer: True
If the corresponding settings are made in the material, inspection specifications can be copied from the sales order.
2. If you procure materials externally, you can only use a goods receipt inspection.
Answer: False
It is also possible to perform a source inspection at the vendor's as an alternative to a goods receipt inspection.
3. Quality certificates can only be used when issuing goods.
Answer: False
Quality certificates can also be used at goods receipt.
4. A goods movement can trigger the automatic creation of an inspection lot.
Answer: True
If the corresponding settings have been made in the material, inspection lots will be automatically created for goods movements.
5. The Early Warning System can be used to monitor critical values (for example, quality scores).
Answer: True
The Early Warning System can be used to monitor certain key figures in QM in periodical processes.
