Prerequisites

• Access the Execution menu > APQP/PPAP Execution (AP006).
• APQP/PPAP in progress.
• User defined as the activity creator or responsible team member.

Presentation

The Edit APQP/PPAP Activity Data functionality allows you to update activity information during the execution phase, ensuring that the recorded data accurately reflects the process.

Through this option, it is possible to adjust information related to the execution of the activity, respecting the permission rules, the activity status, and the settings defined in the APQP/PPAP planning.

Edit APQP/PPAP activities

1. Access the Execution menu > APQP/PPAP Execution (AP006).

2. Use the search filters to locate the APQP/PPAP activity you want to edit.

3. Select the desired activity from the list provided.

4. Click the edit button in the toolbar to access the activity data screen.

5. Update the available fields as needed, such as:

• Start and end dates of the execution;
• Information entered in the associated form;
• Attachments and evidence related to the activity.

6. After completing all edits, click the button to apply the changes.

Standard system forms

The following describes the main forms that may comprise APQP/PPAP activities:

• Appearance Approval : records the Appearance Approval Report (AAR), which is mandatory for items or series with appearance requirements.
• Submission certificate : records the industry standard certificate for production part submission (PPAP).
• Project information checklist : helps in verifying project information.
• Installation checklist : assists in evaluating information related to the installations.
• Checklist for new equipment , tooling, and test equipment: verifies data on new production and measurement capabilities.
• Product/Process Quality Checklist : Evaluates product and process quality requirements.
• Process FMEA Checklist : assists in the analysis of the process FMEA.
• Project FMEA checklist : assists in the analysis of the project FMEA.
• Process flowchart checklist : verifies information in the process flowchart.
• Control plan checklist : assesses the consistency of the information in the control plan.
• Team commitment to viability : records the team's commitment to the viability of the product.
• Flowchart : associates processes with the item and allows visualization of the flowchart (requires integration with SE Process).
• Performance test : records performance tests of the item's characteristics.
• Dimensional testing : records dimensional tests according to defined requirements.
• Material testing : records chemical, physical, or metallurgical tests.
• MSA study : records measurement system evaluations (requires integration with the MSA SE).
• Capability study : records statistical studies of process capability.
• Process FMEA : Process failure modes and effects analysis (requires integration with SE FMEA).
• Design FMEA : Failure Mode and Effects Analysis of the design (requires integration with SE FMEA).
• GM1411 – Interim Approval : records interim approval as required by GM.
• Feature matrix : relates features to the item, processes, and activities.
• Symbol matrix x client : relates internal symbols to those used by the client.
• Control plan : records the product and process control plans.
• Summary of planning approval : informs senior management about the status of the program.
• VDA - Cover : summary of tests performed, according to VDA standards.
• VDA – Initial Sample Inspection : records the inspection of initial samples.

Conclusion