Register FMEA type
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Prerequisites
- Access the Configuration > FMEA Type (FM026) menu.
- Understanding the FMEA method used by the organization is crucial for correctly defining its categories.
Presentation
The FMEA type defines the structure and behavior of the FMEA analyses recorded in the system. From it, essential characteristics are determined, such as the methodology version, the FMEA object, how the identifier will be generated, whether there will be revision control, as well as rules for special characteristics, mandatory actions, and control rules.
Each registered FMEA analysis must be associated with a pre-configured type. Therefore, correctly defining this record ensures standardization, methodological adequacy, and consistency across all studies conducted within the organization.
See how to register a type of FMEA:
Register FMEA type
1. Access the Configuration > FMEA Type (FM026) menu.
2. Click the Add button to create a new type.
3. Fill in the basic fields for identifying the record, such as identifier and name.
4. In the FMEA Version field, select which methodology will be used. Remember that after saving, the chosen version cannot be changed.
- FMEA 4th edition: previous version.
- FMEA AIAG & VDA: latest version based on AIAG and VDA best practices.
5. In the FMEA Object field, select the type of object to which this FMEA will apply. Like the version, this setting cannot be changed after saving.
- FMEA 4th edition: design or process.
- FMEA AIAG & VDA: project, process, asset, project schedule, or object.
6. Access the Special Feature tab to configure rules that determine when a feature will be automatically classified as special. To do this:
- Please specify the symbols to be used.
- Configure rules based on severity, occurrence, and/or detection, specifying value ranges. These rules automatically populate the Classification field in the FMEA framework.
- Save the rule; repeat the process if you wish to add others.
7. Access the Action tab to determine when creating actions based on specific criteria and scores will be mandatory. Enter the minimum value for each condition to be monitored.
8. Access the Controls tab if you wish to make the fields related to controls mandatory in the FMEA structure:
- Check the option Make control fields required when.
- Enter the value for the Detection field that will trigger the requirement.
9. After configuring all tabs and options, click the button 
to complete the FMEA type registration.
Additional information
- The "Use mask for identification" option enables automatic numbering based on the defined mask. Check more details by clicking here.
- Access the Attribute tab to associate previously registered attributes, complementing the information that will be filled in on this type of FMEA. Use the buttons to associate or disassociate attributes. Check more details by clicking here.
- Access the Review tab and, if applicable, check Control review so that changes to FMEAs of this type are managed through formal reviews. Check more details by clicking here.
- Symbols must be previously registered in the Configuration > Symbols (FM041) menu. Check more details by clicking here.
Conclusion
Registering and configuring the FMEA type are essential steps to ensure that all analyses performed in the system follow a consistent methodological structure.
By defining the version, the object, the identification rules, the attributes, the revision control, and the classification and action rules, the system automatically applies these guidelines to each registered FMEA. This makes the process more standardized, reliable, and aligned with the organization's best practices.
With the type properly configured, the next step is to register FMEAs in the system.