Introduction Subcontracting is the process where child materials (components) are issued to an external vendor for final assembly. In this blog, I will try to explain the configuration and steps required to accomplish the subcontracting process with EWM managed. Configuration required Document type and Item type integration: When we issue the component material from our […]
EWM – Master Data
Yard Management in SAP EWM
Introduction: In this blog post you will learn about the yard management in SAP EWM. Yard is a location outside the warehouse where the vehicle/TUs will arrive & leave to load and unload the goods. It is usually implemented to manage the truck movements within the yard. Below are the important aspects of a yard […]
SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) deployment options with S/4 HANA
Introduction: Nowadays, SAP S/4 HANA is taking up rapidly, many companies face the challenges while deciding right SAP EWM solution for their businesses. This blog carries the functional information between SAP S/4 HANA EWM deployment options and will help you to decide right EWM solution which depends on enterprise structure, current system landscape, future automation […]
Distribution of Packing Instructions as Packaging Specifications in EWM
Introduction: The most of the times, it is common requirement to create the packing instructions in the ERP and the packaging specifications in EWM. Since these two activities will have the same functionality, it would be better to have common approach/solution to reduce the effort of creating these packing instructions/packaging specifications. The ERP and EWM […]
GS1-128 Barcode Understanding and Technical Details
Primarily in any WMS transformation project scanning solution is still one of the cheapest and faster method of deployment. SAP EWM supports standard GS1 128/EAN128 barcode type. Often, we work with GS1 barcode labels. This blog gives an understanding of the SAP EWM configuration aspects, Zebra MC33 Device settings and technical details. Sample Business scenario: […]
KIT TO ORDER (with VAS and POSC)
Kitting is process of building kit products by assembling their component materials. In EWM kitting can take place in two forms the disassembling of kits is called “Reverse kitting” Kit structures are based on bills of materials that are exploded within a sales order and assembled in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) The bill […]
Picking in Alternative UOM: The hidden power of Packaging Specification
A warehouse storage type may consist of products in variable UOM of measure like, Boxes, cases and Pallets. However, the base UOM is primarily in smallest UOM as recommended by SAP. Consider a case where a storage type contains products with UOM as Boxes, cases, Pallets and EA. Boxes, Cases & Pallets- Alternative UOM AUoM […]
Master Data transfer through CIF using BTEs
Core Interface(CIF) Basic knowledge of CIF configuration in ERP and transfer master data through CIF using BTEs. CIF Customizing in the ERP system The Core Interface is an interface that enable data exchange between an ERP and EWM system. We can transfer custom data to the EWM system through enhancement. Prerequisite: Below are the steps […]
The Essence of SAP Retail Master Data
The essence of SAP Retail Master Data is manifested at the intersection of Products and Locations. We also call them Articles and Sites, or Materials and Plants. Take your pick; the SAP lexicon is forever morphing for your enjoyment. Whatever you call them, the number of Products times the number of Locations is a big […]
PHYSICAL INVENTORY in Embedded EWM
PURPOSE: In this blog i would like to explain the process of Physical Inventory and its basic function .We will also discuss the configuration to be done for carrying out PI process. PHYSICAL INVENTORY 1. PRODUCT SPECIFIC PROCESS:- This means wherever the product lies, it is applicable for physical count. 2. STORAGE BIN SPECIFIC PROCESS:- […]