How to create inspection method in SAP

An inspection method in SAP describes how the inspection is to be carried out for an inspection characteristics

  • What kind of inspection to be performed
  • Qualification
  • Validity
  • Text
  • Classification

Configuration steps

An inspection method in SAP QM can be created using transaction code QS31 or menu path.

  • Transaction code: QS31
  • Path: SAP Menu > Logistics > Quality Management > Quality Planning > Basic Data > Inspection method > QS31- Create

Step 1: Execute the transaction code “QS31” in the SAP command field and press enter to continue.

or

Follow the navigation menu path Logistics – Quality Management – Quality Planning – Basic Data – Inspection method and click on create.

Step 2: In next screen “create inspection method: initial screen” update the following details

  1. Plant: Enter the plant code or choose the plant key from the drop down list.
  2. Inspection method: Enter the name of inspection method / procedure to create in SAP.
  3. Valid from: update the validity date from which date that inspection method is valid.

After updating all the details, click on inspection method.

Step 3: In next screen “Create inspection method : General data” update the following details.

  • Status: Choose the option as released to release the inspection method/procedure
  • Language key: By default language key will be updated as “EN” (English).
  • Short field: Update the short description or long text as per requirement.
  • Search field: Enter search field for searching the inspection method.

After entering the details, click on documents to link document.

Step 4: In next screen “Link document” enter the following details.

  • Versions: Choose the option as “all versions”
  • Ty.: Enter the document type
  • Document: Enter the document number
  • DPt: Enter the document part & version.

After updating all the details, press enter to continue.

Now click on save icon and save the created inspection method in SAP QM.

  A message will be displayed as “Inspection method QM000001 TKBL 26.05.2019 was created”.