For which business objects can you record defects?

Defect recording in SAP QM (e.g., transaction QF01 or QE51N) is tied to specific objects:

Inspection Lots (A): Defects are recorded directly against an inspection lot (e.g., during results recording), linking to the lot’s context (e.g., material, supplier).

Inspection Characteristics (B): Within an inspection lot, defects can be recorded at thecharacteristic level (e.g., a specific MIC fails), allowing detailed defect analysis.

Business Partners (C): Defects aren’t recorded against suppliers/customers directly; they’re tied to lots or notifications.

Quality Certificates (D): Certificates document results, not serve as objects for defect recording.

Thus, "Inspection lots" and "Inspection characteristics" are the correct answers.References: SAP Help Portal - "Defects Recording in QM"; SAP S/4HANA QM User Guide - "Defect Management".