Physical Samples Management in SAP QM
Physical Samples Management in SAP QM
Physical Samples management is the functionality normally used in Process industries like Pharma/Food/Chemical etc.
Following three types of physical samples are available:
Primary samples are taken directly from the population or inspection lot.
Pooled samples are created by pooling primary samples.
Reserve samples are primary samples that are reserved as specimen samples.
Number of samples to be taken for above three types samples is calculated by sample drawing Procedure.
Scenario : Lets say I received a material from a vendor 100 L material supplied in two containers each 50 L.Now I have to check
this material . so I need to take samples from each container lets say I take 1 L from each container. so my primary samples will
become two (each 1 L) as I take sample from each container. Primary samples are the ones directly taken from inspection lot qty.
Now the above two primary samples are mixed to make a pooled sample. In my example it will become 1+1 = 2 L. Pooled samples
are created by mixing primary samples. these pooled sample is used for analysis. Reserve samples are taken from lot directly and
not used for immediate analysis. they are stored for future reference as per regulatory norms. Normally they are destroyed once the
expiry of the material is reached. in our case let say 0.25 L taken separately and stored.
Process Flow :