A catalog profile in SAP S/4HANA QM defines a collection of code groups and codes from various catalog types (e.g., defects, usage decisions) for use in quality processes. It can be assigned at multiple levels:
In the Quality Management View of the Material Master (A): The catalog profile is assigned in the QM view of the material master (transaction MM01/MM02, field QMAT-PROF) at the plant level. This links it to inspection lots for that material, controlling defect recording or UD codes.
In the Customizing Settings for the Notification Type (B): In Customizing (SPRO > Quality Management > Quality Notifications > Notification Creation > Define Notification Types), you can assign a catalog profile to a notification type (e.g., Q1 for customer complaints). This determines the codes available during notification processing.
In the Customizing Settings for the Inspection Type (C): In Customizing (SPRO > Quality Management > Quality Inspection > Inspection Lot Creation > Maintain Inspection Types), a catalog profile can be linked to an inspection type (e.g., 01 for goods receipt). This governs the codes used in inspection lots of that type.
In the Master Inspection Characteristic (D): MICs (transaction QS21) use individual code groups or selected sets, not catalog profiles directly.
In the Customizing Settings for the Report Type (E): Report types (used in defect recording layouts) reference catalog profiles indirectly via other objects, not as a direct assignment.
Thus, the correct answers are "A, B, C," as these are the standard assignment points.References: SAP Help Portal - "Catalog Profiles in QM"; SAP S/4HANA QM Customizing Guide - "Notification and Inspection Types".
