Generic First Article Inspection Rules (qmptc0126m000)

Use this session to view and create First Article Inspection (FAI) rules for the items. In the specified logistic company, the FAI is performed for the item based on the defined rules.

Field Information

FAI Rule

The code of the First Article Inspection (FAI) rule.

Description

The description or name of the code.

Purchase Rules
Item Purchased for the First Time

If this check box is selected, LN performs the First Article Inspection (FAI) for an item that is purchased for the first time.

Note: This check box is selected and disabled if the Item Purchased for First Time from Business Partner check box is selected.
Item Purchased for First Time from Business Partner

If this check box is selected, LN performs the First Article Inspection (FAI) for an item that is purchased for the first time from the buy-from business partner.

New Engineering Revision

If this check box is selected, LN performs the First Article Inspection (FAI) for an item that is purchased for the new revision of an engineering item.

Note: This field is enabled only if the Item Purchased for the First Time check box is selected.
Conformance Code

The conformance code for the purchase orders and purchase contracts when an item is purchased for the first time.

Note: This field is enabled only if the Item Purchased for the First Time check box is selected.
Description

The description or name of the code.

New Effectivity Unit

If this check box is selected, the first article inspection (FAI) is implemented only if an item is purchased for the new effectivity unit of an item.

Note: 
  • This field is enabled only if the Item Purchased for the First Time check box is selected.
  • This option is primarily used to implement the FAI for the items that are associated with the major engineering revisions.
Sales Rules
Item Sold for First Time

If this check box is selected, LN performs the First Article Inspection (FAI) for an item that is sold for the first time.

Note: This check box is selected and disabled if the Item Sold for First Time to Business Partner check box is selected.
Item Sold for First Time to Business Partner

If this check box is selected, LN performs the First Article Inspection (FAI) for an item that is sold for the first time to the sold-to business partner.

New Engineering Revision

If this check box is selected, LN performs the First Article Inspection (FAI) for an item that is sold for the new revision of an engineering item.

Note: This field is enabled only if the Item Sold for First Time check box is selected.
New Effectivity Unit

If this check box is selected, LN performs the First Article Inspection (FAI) for an item that is sold for the new effectivity unit of an item.

Note: 
  • This field is enabled only if the Item Sold for First Time check box is selected.
  • This option is primarily used to implement the FAI for the items that are associated with the major engineering item revisions.
Conformance Code

The conformance code for the sales orders and contracts when an item is sold for the first time.

Note: This field is enabled only if the Item Sold for First Time check box is selected.
Production Rules
Item Produced for First Time

If this check box is selected, LN performs the First Article Inspection (FAI) for an item that is manufactured for the first time

New Engineering Revision

If this check box is selected, LN executes performs the First Article Inspection (FAI) process for an item that is manufactured for the new revision of an engineering item.

Note: This field is enabled only if the Item Produced for First Time check box is selected.
New Effectivity Unit

If this check box is selected, the first article inspection (FAI) is implemented only if an item is manufactured for the new effectivity unit of an item.

Note: This field is enabled only if the Item Produced for First Time check box is selected.
Conformance Code

The conformance code for the production orders when the item is manufactured for the first time.

Note: This field is enabled only if the Item Produced for First Time check box is selected.
Lapse in Receipt (Days)

The number of days (from the day the last order inspection is performed), after which LN performs the First Article Inspection (FAI) for an item.

Example

Lapse in Receipt (Days) = 100 days, and the last order inspection for this combination is created on 1st March, 2014:

  • If the next receipt is on April 14, FAI is not applicable as the lapse is 45 days.
  • If the next receipt is on July 10th, FAI is applicable as the lapse is 132 days, more than the specified 100 days.