Last Updated on August 3, 2022 by admin
In this configuration step, we will define certificate types for quality certificates and control functions and assign them to certificate types for QM in procurement.
How to define keys for certificate processing
You can define keys for certificate processing in SAP QM by using the following navigation method.
| Title | Define Keys for Certificate Processing |
| IMG Menu | Quality Management >QM in Logistics > QM in Procurement > Define keys for Certificate Processing > Define Certificate Types |
| Transaction code | SPRO |
Step 1: Execute Transaction Code “SPRO”
Step 2: Click on “SAP Reference IMG”
Step 3: Follow IMG menu path Quality Management – QM in Logistics – QM in Procurement – Define Keys for Certificate Processing
Step 4: On the select activity screen, choose “Define Certificate Types”
Step 5: On change view, the “Certificate Types” overview screen, displays a list of standard certificate types. You can use the existing standard certificate types or define new certificate types as per the requirements of an organization.
Step 6: On the new entries certificate types screen, update the following details
- Certificate type: Enter a 4 digits key that defines as certificate types in SAP QM
- Short text: Enter the description for the newly created certificate type
- Certificate for each PO Item: Select the option if a separate certificate is required for each item in the purchase order
- Certificate for each GR Item: The system required a separate certificate for each Goods receipts items
- Certificate Check Required: Ensures the user check all the required certificates
- Control without certificate: Select the required option from the dropdown list to enforce a required action if certificates are not received.
- Enhanced Certificate Processing: Used for enhanced certificate processing
- Remind Deadline: The number of days to get reminded if the vendor fails to deliver the quality of certificate after delivery of goods
After maintaining the required details for certificate types, click on the save button to save the details.