Inspection method

Represents the organizational unit in logistics that structures the enterprise from the perspective of production, procurement, and materials planning. It is critical for defining the scope and availability of the Master Inspection Characteristic.

A sequential number used within a plant-characteristic-version combination to manage multiple definitions, often generated by SAP when an MIC is created via copy functions or if several MICs share the same core identifier (MKMNR) but represent distinct definitions.

The central identifier for a reusable specification that describes what is to be inspected and how, including measurement types, tolerances, and control indicators. It is the core business key for an inspection characteristic.

Manages changes to master inspection characteristics over time, ensuring that different inspection plans or periods can reference specific versions of the MIC. It provides traceability for characteristic definitions.

Defines the validity period of the specific version of the master inspection characteristic, which is crucial for time-dependent master data management and ensuring the correct characteristic version is used at any given time.