What is incoming inspection lot in SAP (MM-IM - Inventory Management)?

SAP Term: incoming inspection lot

• Component: MM-IM

• Component Name: Inventory Management

• Description: A partial quantity of a goods receipt, which is inspected to control the quality of the material delivered. In vendor evaluation this is a subcriterion of the main criterion "Quality".

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• Key Concepts: 
  Incoming inspection lot is a term used in SAP Inventory Management (MM-IM). It is a process of inspecting goods that have been received from a vendor or supplier. The inspection lot is created when the goods are received and contains information about the quantity, quality, and condition of the goods. The inspection lot is then used to determine whether the goods meet the requirements of the purchase order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Inventory Management, incoming inspection lots are created when goods are received from a vendor or supplier. The inspection lot contains information about the quantity, quality, and condition of the goods. This information is then used to determine whether the goods meet the requirements of the purchase order. If the goods do not meet the requirements, they can be rejected or accepted with restrictions. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an incoming inspection lot in SAP Inventory Management, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included in the inspection lot. This includes details such as quantity, quality, and condition of the goods. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all relevant documents such as invoices and packing slips are attached to the inspection lot for reference. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Incoming inspection lots are closely related to other processes in SAP Inventory Management such as Goods Receipts and Quality Notifications. Goods Receipts are used to record the receipt of goods from a vendor or supplier and Quality Notifications are used to document any issues with the quality of the goods received.