To what can you assign the inspection method in the inspection planning?

Inspection methods in SAP S/4HANA QM (transaction QK01) define how an inspection is performed and can be assigned to specific objects in inspection planning:

Master Inspection Characteristic (B): In the MIC master data (transaction QS21/QS23), you can assign an inspection method to specify the procedure (e.g., "Visual inspection"). This is a standard assignment to ensure consistency across plans.

Inspection Characteristic in an Operation of an Inspection Plan (D): Within an inspection plan (transaction QP01), you can assign an inspection method directly to a characteristic in an operation. This overrides or supplements the MIC’s method if needed, providing flexibility during planning.

Selected Set (A): Selected sets (transaction QS51) are for qualitative codes, not for assigning inspection methods.

Work Center (C): Work centers define where an inspection occurs but do not directly accept inspection method assignments in standard SAP QM.

Thus, "Master inspection characteristic" and "Inspection characteristic in an operation of an inspection plan" are the correct answers.References: SAP Help Portal - "Inspection Methods in QM"; SAP S/4HANA QM User Guide - "Inspection Planning".