Valuation modes in SAP QM (defined in the sampling procedure, transaction QDV1) determine how quantitative characteristics are evaluated:
* Manual Valuation (B): Allows manual acceptance/rejection of quantitative results (e.g., based on measured values), a standard option for flexibility.
* Attributive Inspection Number of Defects (D): Used for quantitative characteristics when counting defects (e.g., scratches), treating it as an attribute-like valuation for nonconformities.
* Mean Value Within Tolerance Range (E): The system valuates based on whether the mean of recorded values falls within tolerances, a common quantitative mode.
* Attributive Inspection Nonconforming Units (A): Specific to qualitative attributes, not quantitative measurements.
* Valuation According to Characteristic Attribute Code (C): Applies to qualitative characteristics with predefined codes, not quantitative ones.
Thus, "Manual valuation," "Attributive inspection number of defects," and "Mean value within tolerance range" are the correct answers.References: SAP Help Portal - "Valuation Modes in QM"; SAP S/4HANA QM User Guide - "Sampling Procedures".

Automatic usage decision (UD) in SAP QM (configured via transaction QA16) requires:
* No Inspection Characteristic Was Rejected (A): All characteristics must be accepted (e.g., valuation
"A") for the system to proceed automatically (SPRO > QM > Quality Inspection > Usage Decision > Define Automatic UD).
* All Required Inspection Characteristics Were Confirmed and Completed (B): Required characteristics (marked in the plan) must have results recorded and valuated (status RREC).
* There Are No Defect Records for the Inspection Lot (E): Open defects block automatic UD, ensuring quality issues are resolved first.
* Activity Recording Finished for All Operations (C): Activity confirmation (e.g., time) is optional and not a prerequisite.
* All Inspection Operations Completed (D): Operations completion isn't mandatory; characteristic completion is sufficient.
Thus, "A, B, E" are the correct answers.References: SAP Help Portal - "Automatic Usage Decision"; SAP S
/4HANA QM User Guide - "UD Processing".