What is specimen in SAP (QM - Quality Management)?

SAP Term: specimen

• Component: QM

• Component Name: Quality Management

• Description: Material unit that is subjected to a quality inspection for a specific reason, or that is needed in a quality inspection.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Specimen is a term used in SAP Quality Management (QM) to refer to a sample of a material or product that is used for testing and inspection. It is typically taken from a larger batch of material or product and is used to represent the entire batch. The specimen can be used to determine the quality of the entire batch, as well as to identify any potential defects or issues. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP QM, specimens are created and managed in the Quality Inspection Planning (QIP) module. The QIP module allows users to create and manage specimens, as well as assign them to specific batches of material or product. Once a specimen has been assigned, it can be used for testing and inspection purposes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating specimens in SAP QM, it is important to ensure that they are representative of the entire batch of material or product. This means that the specimen should be taken from different parts of the batch, so that it can accurately represent the quality of the entire batch. 
  
  Related Information: 
  In addition to specimens, SAP QM also allows users to create and manage inspection lots. An inspection lot is a group of materials or products that have been tested and inspected together. This allows users to quickly identify any potential defects or issues with a particular batch of material or product.