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 […]
EWM Master Data
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 kit to order kit to stock 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 […]
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 Physical Inventory is a process to count the actual shop floor quantity and compare with book entry quantity. This process may […]
Wave Creation in EWM
WAVE: Grouping of warehouse request items to control warehouse activities, for example, picking, or posting changes. These groupings are then processed together in subsequent processes, for example, the transfer of all warehouse request items assigned to a wave at a certain point in time to warehouse task creation. warehouse tasks created are then forwarded to […]
Packaging Specification in Embedded EWM
A packaging specification is master data. The packaging specification defines all the necessary packing levels for a product for example to put away or transport the product. For a product, a packaging specification mainly describes in which quantities you can pack the product into which packaging materials Use In printed form, a packaging specification is […]
Embedded EWM – Inbound POSC (Multi-step movements)
INBOUND POSC (MULTI-STEP MOVEMENT) Purpose The purpose of this article to understand INBOUND POSC and how does it work in EWM. In this blog post I will discuss the configuration and master data settings in EWM for one of the Inbound process consisting of multi-step movements. In this Inbound POSC Scenario we discuss about Deconsolidation/Re-pack […]