Basic Understanding of SAP ERP

• Familiarity with SAP navigation and user interface (SAP GUI or Fiori).

• Knowledge of basic SAP modules like:

  • MM (Materials Management)

  • PP (Production Planning)

  • SD (Sales and Distribution)

• These modules often integrate with QM.

Manufacturing or Quality Process Knowledge

• Basic understanding of quality control, quality assurance, and manufacturing processes.

• Familiarity with terms like inspection lot, quality certificates, audits, etc.

1. Importance of QM Projects & Role of an SAP QM Consultant on S/4HANA

• Why SAP QM Projects Matter
  They ensure product quality across procurement, production, and delivery. QM processes are integrated into logistics flows to meet compliance and ISO standards SAP CommunitySAP Help Portal.

• QM Developer / Consultant Role

  • Define and configure core QM data: inspection plans, master inspection characteristics, code groups, catalogs, sampling, etc. SAP LearningSAP Training

  • Build integration points with MM, PP, SD, etc., ensuring seamless process flow across modules SAP CommunityERPGreat.

2. Types of SAP QM Projects & Consultant Role in Each

3. Naming & Coding Standards in QM Projects

• Naming Conventions

  • Catalog Types: Numeric codes like ‘9’ for defect types SAP Learning

  • Use consistent code group and code naming with leading zeros to maintain alphanumeric sort order SAP Learning.

• Coding Standards

  • Not technical code—standards apply to customizing: inspection plans named with prefixes for plant or process type, catalogs with clear contexts.

4. Key Project Documents in SAP QM Projects

Common documents used in SAP QM implementations:

• Project Charter / Management Plan — Define scope, stakeholders, objectives, costs, risks Scribd.

• Business Blueprint (FS / FDD) — Document “As-Is” and “To-Be” QM processes, inspection planning, notification workflows.

• Technical Design Document (TDD) — Custom enhancements: custom catalogs, sample routines, interfaces.

• Test Documents (UTP) — Unit test plans, test cases for inspection lots, notifications, integration with MM/PP.

• Issue Log / Risk Log — Track defects, bugs, installation or configuration issues Scribd.

5. How to Prepare These Documents

• Project Charter: Outline current quality pain points, propose QM on S/4 process improvements, milestones Scribd.

• Blueprint (FS/FDD):

  • FS: Capture QM requirements—inspection types, sampling logic, code groups, notification flows.

  • FDD: Technical specs—for catalog creation, determination logic, integration points.

• TDD: Detail each custom config or enhancement: e.g., code group setup via transaction QS41, sample determination rules, notification workflows.

• UTP: Define test scenarios—goods receipt/inbound inspection, usage decisions, notification creation, dynamic inspection scope.

• Issue Log: Record issues with categorization and next steps as per SAP Activate recommended approach Scribd.

6. Code Review Tools & Quality Checks

• Quality Gates (QG)
  Apply Quality Gate checks at the end of project phases (e.g., Blueprint, Realize, Deploy) to ensure deliverables meet expectations SAP Community.

• Code / Config Quality Tools
  While ABAP-driven code tools like Code Inspector, ABAP Test Cockpit exist, in QM projects you’re more focused on configuration quality, catalog consistency, and ensuring compliance with business needs SAP Community.

7. From Basic to Advanced QM Objects—Concepts & Use Cases

• Basic Data Concepts:
  Material Master (QM view), inspection characteristics, code groups, catalogs, sampling procedure—foundation for QM flows SAP LearningSAP Training.

• Inspection Planning & Execution:
  Inspection plans, reference operation sets, task lists, creating and processing inspection lots, recording results, making usage decisions SAP TrainingSAP Learning.

• Advanced Concepts & Notifications:
  Setup of quality notifications, defect recording, corrective actions, catalogs usage in notifications (e.g., root cause, task codes) SAP TrainingSAP Learning+1.

8. Interfaces & Integration Technologies (Analogous to BAPIs, Exits)

While QM doesn’t rely heavily on ABAP enhancements, the integration layer includes:

• Standard QM Integration: With MM for goods receipt inspections, PP for in-process defects, SD for delivery-based inspections SAP CommunityERPGreat.

• Document Management: Quality certificates, documents in inspections, DMS/ ArchiveLink for doc control SAP CommunitySAP Help Portal.

Custom interfaces may use BAPIs or IDocs, but this is typically rare in pure QM implementations unless integrating with external quality systems.

9. Support Phase & Ticket Handling

• Support Activities:
  Troubleshoot record issues—missing code values, incorrect sample sizes, misrouted notifications, usage decision anomalies.

• Tickets / Tokens:
  Use SAP Solution Manager or Cloud ALM for issue tracking, logging tickets, assigning, tracking, and resolving issues per SAP Activate guidelines Scribd.

10. Resume Preparation & Guidance for SAP QM Consultant

Include these highlights:

• Module Expertise: SAP S/4HANA Quality Management—basic data, inspection planning, notifications, integration.

• Tools & Methodologies: SAP Activate methodology, QM configuration, catalog & code setup.

• Project Experience: Greenfield/S4 upgrades/rollouts/maintenance.

• Documentation: Blueprint, TDD, test plans, issue logs.

• Integration Skills: MM, PP, SD.

• Any certifications or training—e.g., “S4141 – Quality Planning and Inspection in SAP S/4HANA” or “SAP QM Learning Journey”