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Summary
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis is an analytical method for locating and preventing possible defects and
weak points in products and processes early on. FMEA component provides functions that you can be used
to perform a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.
Author Bio
Phani Kumar Adavi has Eight years of Experience which includes Four years of Experience
in SAP Quality Management QM Module. He has been working as Consultant for SAP QM
Module, in SAP SCM Department of Intelligroup Asia Pvt Ltd since September 2008.
Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Abbreviations Used ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Requirement ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Integration ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
Structure of the Failure Modes and Effects Analysis .......................................................................................... 3
Structure of the Hierarchy profile & Hierarchy Levels ........................................................................................ 4
Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Step 1: Creation of Structure, Function and Defect Networks ........................................................................ 5
Step 2: Assign the Master Inspection Characteristics .................................................................................... 6
Step 3: Create Preventive and Detection Actions........................................................................................... 6
Step 4: Assign FMEA to the Control Plan ....................................................................................................... 7
Step 5: Carry out Action & Risk Analysis by Evaluating the Defect Causes & Actions .................................. 8
Step 6 Print preview of FMEA with Risk Priority Numbers for Defects ........................................................... 9
Summary........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Related Content ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Disclaimer and Liability Notice .......................................................................................................................... 11
Introduction
FMEA is used in Quality Management to prevent and avoid Defects. Six sigma projects use failure modes
and effects analysis to identify the weak points. FMEA component supports different styles of FMEA.
For Example System FMEA for products & processes.
Every Functional element which is part of FMEA structure is investigated for Defect probabilities, defect
causes & effects.
Abbreviations Used
• TC Æ Transaction Code
• FMEA Æ Failure Modes & Effects Analysis
• RPN Æ Risk Priority Number
Requirement
To determine the RPN for each possible defect by valuating the effect and weighing this together with the
valuation of Probability that the defect will actually cause a malfunction or breakdown.
Locating & Preventing possible defects and weak points in products as well as processes early on. FMEA in
Quality Management is used to prevent and avoid defects. Six Sigma projects can use the FMEA for
identification of weak points.
Integration
FMEA integrates with the following Components:
• Catalogs (TC: QS41)
• Inspection Characteristics (TC: QS21)
Procedure
The Creation & Execution of the FMEA majorly involves the following steps:
Step 1: Creating Structure, Function & defect Networks (Structure Analysis)
Step 2: Assigning Characteristics
Step 3: Creating Actions
Step 4: Assignment of the Control Plan.
Step 5: Evaluating the Defects causes & Actions. (Action & Risk Analysis)
Step 6: Print preview of FMEA with Risk Priority Numbers for Defects
Step 5: Carry out Action & Risk Analysis by Evaluating the Defect Causes & Actions
• Formula for calculating RPN = Severity X Probability of Occurrence X Probability of Detection.
• Enter the Severity of Defect along with the Probability of Occurrence & Probability of Detection
Ratings.
• Click on the valuate Tab that triggers the Calculation of Risk Priority Number for the Defects.
Severity (4) X Probability of Occurrence (6) X Probability of Detection (6) = RPN (144)
RPN value in the Defects screen of FMEA
Step 6 Print preview of FMEA with Risk Priority Numbers for Defects
Note: As the concept is already simulated and executed in the system all the screenshots pertaining to the scenario are
referenced here in Change mode of the transaction.
Summary
In case of Multiple Defects or weak points identified for a process or product, depending on the severity of
the defect, system will generate the Risk Priority Number which is directly proportional to severity.
Depending upon the Risk Priority Number of Defect, necessary Actions are prioritized to prevent & avoid the
defects/non conformities.
In FMEA, causes from the Lower level system Element & Effects from the Higher Level system Element are
linked to the Defects to establish the Cause Effect Relationship.
Thus Actions to reduce the projected risk for the whole system are aimed at the potential defects with the
highest risk priority number.
Related Content
For more information, visit the Supply Chain Management homepage.
For more information, visit the Supply Chain Management homepage.