What is the difference between Quality Notification and Quality Inspection in SAP QM?

In SAP QM, Quality Notification and Quality Inspection are two key processes that help organizations manage quality issues and inspections. Here are the main differences between Quality Notification and Quality Inspection:

• Quality Notification: Quality Notification is a tool used to report and track quality issues or defects in a product or process. It is a way to document and address quality problems, and initiate corrective actions. Quality Notifications can be created manually by users or automatically triggered by system events.
• Quality Inspection: Quality Inspection, on the other hand, is the process of inspecting products or materials to ensure they meet specified quality standards. Inspections can be conducted at various stages of the production process, such as incoming, in-process, and final inspections. Quality Inspection results are typically recorded in inspection lots and can trigger quality notifications if issues are identified.

Understanding the differences between Quality Notification and Quality Inspection is important for effectively managing quality processes in SAP QM.