SAP EWM – SAP Extended Warehouse Management For demanding storage processes
SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) is part of the SAP S/4HANA Suite and the SAP Digital Supply Chain (DSC) product family. SAP EWM supports all processes within the logistics chain, from production to warehousing and transportation.
SAP EWM combines maximum functionality and comprehensive process support for all types of warehouse, making it one of the most powerful standard software systems for warehouse management and warehouse control worldwide.
The main components of SAP EWM are warehouse management and material flow control with SAP Material Flow System (SAP MFS).
SAP EWM provides extensive functions for warehouse processes for which companies previously used special niche applications that could not be integrated.
One example of this is new distribution processes that allow you to significantly reduce your inventory costs while improving service quality.
FAQ: Warehouse management with SAP EWM
SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) is a standardized, modular warehouse management/warehouse control system that supports all intralogistics processes.
As an important component of the SAP S/4 Digital Supply Chain, SAP EWM can be used in conjunction with other SAP modules to organize and optimize processes within the entire logistics chain. This platform can also be used to flexibly design complex, high-performance processes and control highly automated logistics systems via the integrated SAP Material Flow System (SAP MFS).
With SAP EWM, the following external systems are no longer required and can be eliminated:
- Warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)
- Material flow computers (MFR)
- etc.
All processes are mapped in one system (SAP).
The leading software manufacturer SAP SE has defined the core functions of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) as follows:
- Storage location management and optimization - optimal storage location of products depending on size and access frequency
- Goods movements - optimized storage capacities and material flows with putaway and stock removal strategies
- Workstation - personalized workstations for individual warehouse activities (packing, deconsolidation, weighing, etc.)
- Inventory - integrated difference monitor with configurable tolerance groups for product/storage bin-related inventories
- Planning and monitoring - on-time goods movements through planning and monitoring of all stock levels
- Radio data link - high quality standard thanks to efficient control of individual work steps via mobile radio terminals
- Warehouse control - integrated interface to downstream technology (e.g. PLC, peripherals, printers, labelers, scales)
- Integration of warehouse and production
- Integration of warehouseand transportation
The difference between SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) and SAP Warehouse Management (SAP WM) lies both in the functional scope and in the SAP system architecture.
While SAP WM is an SAP R/3 module (first published by SAP in the early 1990s), SAP EWM represents the current generation of SAP warehouse management.
SAP EWM is a module that is fully integrated into SAP S/4 ERP. In the SAP "world", the term "SAP S/4 EWM" is also frequently used. Both terms can be used synonymously, i.e. either "SAP S/4 EWM" or simply "SAP EWM" for short.
Smaller and medium-sized companies with manageable processes in the area of warehouse logistics have been well served in recent decades with the scope and performance of SAP WM integrated in SAP ERP. This functionality is still available in the new SAP ERP system (SAP S/4HANA) as SAP Stock Room Management (albeit with limitations). With increased complexity (e.g. multi-level picking), rising throughput requirements, an increasing degree of automation and an international focus, SAP EWM comes into its own.
You can find out more about this topic in our article Converting SAP WM to SAP EWM!
The difference between these two operating modes lies in the system architecture:
In the "embedded" variant, SAP EWM is used as an ERP module together with many other ERP modules in the SAP S/4 ERP system on one and the same system. The same database is also used (with all the advantages and disadvantages).
In the "decentrialized " variant, SAP EWM is operated on a separate ERP machine and only the EWM functionality is used on this ERP system. It is therefore a separate high-performance system (with its own database) that is only used for warehouse logistics.
You can find out more about this topic in our article Converting SAP WM to SAP EWM!
The conversion or migration from SAP ERP (R/3) to SAP S/4 is already underway in many companies ("RISE with SAP").
These migration projects also include the conversion from SAP Warehouse Management (SAP WM) to SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM). And that is also important. Because time is of the essence! Support for SAP WM as a component of SAP ERP 6.0, which is also being phased out, will be discontinued at the end of 2027. As a result, the system can only be used in a rudimentary way, if at all (Stock Room Management).
SAP SE has positioned SAP EWM as its strategic successor, a future-proof system that can also be used to map further growth and new business models. You can find out more about SAP S/4HANA stock room management and the limited use of SAP WM beyond 2027 in this article.
In the run-up to an SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) project, we recommend targeted training for logistics key users and in-house SAP module administrators. Among other things, you will learn what functional scope SAP EWM offers and which core processes are covered. You will also receive relevant information about the integration of master data and transaction data with the ERP system and can get a first impression of SAP EWM user screens (e.g. SAP EWM Warehouse Management Monitor).
SAP offers a comprehensive range of training courses on SAP EWM and related SAP modules. IGZ can help you with appropriate recommendations for suitable training courses and is also an SAP Education Partner for carrying out SAP EWM training courses directly as a project partner.
The implementation of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) for sophisticated warehouse processes requires an experienced project partner. Any risks can be minimized through a methodically secured approach. For example, deployment analyses prior to an SAP software implementation, including integration of the control and system technology, have proven their worth. Emulation tools tailored to SAP EWM in conjunction with virtual test runs (including mass tests) also ensure planning reliability during the test phase.
Key advantages of SAP EWM
Improved warehouse management:
SAP EWM offers a comprehensive range of warehouse management functions to help companies manage their inventory efficiently, including putaway, stock removal, inventory management, stock transfer and physical inventory.
Real-time transparency:
SAP EWM provides real-time visibility into inventory levels, movements and activities. This enables companies to make informed decisions and react quickly to changes in demand or operating conditions.
Support for complex warehouse structures:
SAP EWM provides support for various warehouse structures, including multi-level warehouses, high-bay warehouses, automated warehouses and cross-docking facilities. This enables companies to flexibly adapt their warehouse infrastructure to their requirements.
Scalability and flexibility:
SAP EWM is scalable and can be adapted to a company's changing requirements and growth. This enables companies to keep pace with the increasing complexity and size of their warehouse operations.
Optimization of warehouse processes:
By automating and optimizing warehouse processes, companies can increase efficiency, shorten throughput times and reduce the error rate. This leads to better utilization of warehouse capacity and improved customer satisfaction.
Integration with other SAP solutions:
As part of the SAP ecosystem, SAP EWM integrates seamlessly with other SAP modules such as SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, SAP SCM, etc. This integration enables a smooth flow of information between different business areas and improves data consistency and accuracy.
Compliance with legal requirements and industry standards:
SAP EWM supports compliance with legal requirements and industry standards for warehouse management, which is particularly important when companies operate in regulated industries or operate internationally.
Mobility and ease of use:
Mobile applications allow warehouse employees to perform their tasks directly on site, improving the efficiency and accuracy of warehouse processes. The SAP EWM user interface is intuitive and user-friendly, which reduces training time for new employees.
Extract from SAP EWM projects
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SAP EWM – Function examples
While consolidation combines several items or packages into a "whole", deconsolidation is the appropriate counterpart: a "whole" is broken down into several individual parts.
With the deconsolidation function in SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) in goods receipt, a handling unit can be split into several deconsolidation HUs. This function is useful if there are different products in a deconsolidation HU that are to be put away in different storage areas.
During this separation process of storage units (handling units), new barcodes are usually generated and attached to identify the new, separated storage units.
Deconsolidation can be mapped in SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) in any scalable manner using consolidation groups and provided with a set of rules (e.g. distribution of products that are not relevant for cross-docking are earmarked for regular putaway).
With the putaway strategies optimized for your business in SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management), you can always find the right location for your goods to be put away.
With the putaway strategies optimized for your business in SAP EWM, you can always find the right location for your goods to be put away. Storage bin location is usually determined automatically using the stored putaway strategies, e.g:
- Fixed storage bin: SAP EWM searches for a fixed storage bin
- Open storage: SAP EWM searches in open storage
- Addition to stock: SAP EWM searches for a storage bin that already contains stock
- Empty bin: SAP EWM searches for an empty bin
- Near fixed picking bin: SAP EWM searches for a free storage bin near the fixed picking bin
- Block storage: SAP EWM searches for a storage bin
- High-bay warehouse: SAP EWM determines the storage location based on certain indicators
- HBW: Consideration of equal aisle distributions, static conditions, multiple-deep storage or similar.
- Hazardous substances: SAP EWM takes into account the corresponding indicators in the material master and determines a location in the designated areas
Manual entries are of course also possible, i.e. in this case SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) uses the target storage bin you have entered.
You can use the Business Add Ins (BAdIs) provided in SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) to customize the putaway strategies accordingly.
Each putaway strategy can contain a combination of check criteria that are run through until a suitable storage bin is found.
SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) offers a variety of processes/functions and methods for picking goods, both for goods-to-person (WzP) and person-to-goods (PzW).
Goods-to-person:
For applications with goods-to-person, SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) offers the optimal interaction of warehouse management, material flow and system technology, e.g.:
- Automated high-bay warehouse
- Automated small parts warehouse
- Special picking systems (e.g. paternoster, tower storage)
Person-to-goods system:
For person-to-goods applications, SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) also offers extensive functionality for optimal picking in the following areas:
- Rack storage (e.g. forklift-operated)
- block storage
- Shelving racks
- Mobile racking etc.
In both applications, both serial order processing and parallel order processing (multi-order picking) are supported.
Quality Management (QM ) in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) uses the integrated Quality Inspection Engine (QIE) to map inspection processes. With the help of QM, you can check whether the delivered products meet your quality criteria. SAP EWM allows you to check the entire delivery or individual handling units, count the delivered products or check customer returns directly at goods receipt. In the warehouse, you can manually initiate a quality inspection for a stored product.
With SAP solutions for RFID (radio frequency identification), process improvements and greater efficiency in picking and packing can be achieved and the tracking of stocks improved. This creates added value in the form of responsive replenishment control and improved returns and claims processing. SAP solutions for RFID ensure timely and accurate product information and automate logistics business processes. SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure makes it possible to manage and connect RFID data and establish communication with automation technology and devices for automatic data capture.
SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) supports all common inventory procedures. The functions fulfill the necessary requirements of all common inventory controls and balancing procedures.
The following inventory types are supported:
- Storage bin-related inventory
- Product-related inventory
- Key date inventory procedures
- Perpetual inventory procedures
- Cycle counting
The SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) inventory functions are very closely interlinked with the SAP ERP system (SAP Enterprise Resource Planning), where the business valuation of warehouse stocks takes place.
Slotting in SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) can be used to determine product master data, which forms the basis for stock placement and removal strategies. This prevents products from being put away that have not yet been planned. If no storage planning has yet taken place, you can control at warehouse level whether a storage bin should be determined for a product. Warehouse MRP determines the optimum storage bin based on product, requirements and packing data. These parameters determine the storage area, the nature of the storage bin and the putaway strategy.
With Catch Weight Management in SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management), you can manage your products in the warehouse in two independent and equal units of measure:
- In the logistics unit of measure (in pieces)
- In the valuation unit of measure (in kilograms)
This functionality for "weight-managed goods" is particularly useful and necessary in the food sector (meat, cheese, fruit, vegetables, etc.), as "pieces" (number) are traded in logistics, but the valuation unit of measure (gram, kilogram) is always decisive in terms of value.
Batch management for SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) can be used to assign various characteristics and features to an article (e.g. country of origin, date of manufacture or expiry date). Variant characteristics (e.g. size, color, category in the fashion sector) can also be mapped.
Batches are managed and administered centrally together with the master data in the SAP S/4 system (SAP Enterprise Resource Planning).
Various scenarios are supported for the distribution of data between SAP S/4 ERP and SAP EWM .
You can also create and change batches in SAP EWM. Changes that you make in the batch master data are automatically distributed to SAP EWM via ERP master data distribution.
Serial numbers are often used for unique product identification in the supply chain and in customer deliveries, especially for technical products.
With SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) serial number management, it is possible to clearly trace which products have been sold to which customers. The serial number is only unique together with a product, e.g. cell phone HANDY000000012345 or motor MOTOR000000012345.
Serial numbers make reworking easier in the event of complaints or recalls.
You can use serial numbers in SAP EWM for document items, at warehouse number level or in inventory management.
Resource management in SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) optimizes the selection of warehouse orders and helps you to optimize the management and distribution of tasks by creating queues. The assignment of resources to queues enables the targeted management and distribution of tasks in the warehouse.
SAP EWM 's resource management optimizes the selection of warehouse orders and supports you in optimizing the management and distribution of tasks by creating queues. The assignment of resources to queues enables the targeted management and distribution of tasks in the warehouse. Tasks can be assigned to an available resource either automatically or manually. A number of factors are taken into account, such as latest start date, execution priorities, assigned queues, qualifications of the resources and warehouse order status.
SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) resource management maximizes efficiency in the warehouse by distributing work using queues and optimizing the selection of warehouse orders for resources that request new orders.
Warehouse orders can be assigned to resources manually or automatically.
Resources that request EWM system-guided work are offered the warehouse tasks that are currently best suited to them. A number of factors are taken into account, such as processing mode, latest start date, execution priorities, queue assignments, qualifications of the resource type and status of tasks.
Goods issue in SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) is responsible for processing and posting the physical issue of products from your warehouse.
Goods issue in SAP EWM comprises the following functional areas:
- Determining the storage bin for stock removal (stock removal strategies)
- stock removal
- Picking
- Packing
- Loading/shipping
- Transport integration
You can use the SAP EWM function element "Picking wave" to group picking tasks.
This allows you to create work packages for the fine control of picking in the warehouse. These work packages are processed together in the subsequent processes (e.g. creation of all picking orders for a picking wave at a specific time).
Other criteria such as activity areas, routes, warehouse request items or split items are used to optimize the picking process.
SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) supports the standard procedures and rules for determining storage units to be removed (stock removal strategies).
For example, the following stock removal strategies can be used:
- FIFO (First in - First out)
- LIFO (Last in - First out)
- Best before date
- batch
- Serial numbers
- Random access
Of course, these retrieval strategies can also be combined accordingly. You can then use priority models to prioritize important strategies over less important strategies.
Different retrieval strategies can be mapped for each storage area, e.g. FIFO for flow racking systems or LIFO in block storage. With random access, simple retrieval strategies are also possible, such as preference for remaining quantities to avoid partial deliveries (quantity of opened storage units equals one), route optimization (e.g. in high-bay warehouses) or quantity adjustment (to avoid stock returns).
Individual strategies can be mapped via various user exit options in SAP EWM. This means that even sophisticated strategies can be mapped in multi-deep, highly automated warehouse systems (high-bay warehouse, miniload, shuttle).
The potential of Pick by Voice to increase quality and productivity with SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) is not limited to picking in the narrower sense. Voice-supported solutions can also improve logistics processes in other areas of application, for example in goods receipt, when filling picking shelves or in quality control.
The potential of Pick by Voice to increase quality and productivity with SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) is not limited to picking in the narrower sense. Voice-supported solutions can also improve logistics processes in other areas of application, for example in goods receipt, when filling picking shelves or in quality control. The extent to which the technology brings measurable success always depends on the specific objective and the respective initial situation. The value is highest when replacing paper packing lists. SAP EWM supports many preconfigured Pick by Voice-capable scenarios as standard.
The SAP EWM pick and pack function enables shipping cartons or pallets to be loaded directly from the warehouse. In contrast to "normal" picking, the goods are not first retrieved from the warehouse and then packed, but picked directly from the warehouse into the shipping units.
The SAP EWM pick + pack function (pick-pack for short) enables shipping cartons or pallets to be loaded directly from the warehouse. In contrast to "normal" picking, the goods are not first retrieved from the warehouse and then packed, but picked directly from the warehouse into the shipping units.
An order and article-related case calculation (package pre-calculation, i.e. volume calculation with dimensions and weight) for the provision of the correct shipping carton is already possible during picking.
This considerably speeds up the throughput time in your picking process.
Advantages at a glance:
- No separate packaging necessary
- Reduction in shipping costs thanks to case calculation (volume calculation)
- Ideal for multi-order picking
- Increased flexibility in the processing of customer orders
With the extensive SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) functionality for packing at the work center (SAP packing table), you can pack products in handling units (HU) as well as handling units in other handling units.
A decisive factor for efficient packing processes is the optimal access to the SAP EWM packing dialog in order to display a suitable worklist at the respective work center. Various filter options are then available (e.g. storage location, handling unit, delivery) to adjust the view of the worklist.
In the SAP EWM packing dialog, you can then repack complete handling units or pack products in other handling units by simply dragging and dropping.
Data is entered via keyboard or scanner or via connected peripherals (e.g. reading weight data from connected scales). This SAP EWM functionality also includes the printing of shipping labels or delivery and shipping documents.
The most important SAP EWM packaging functions at a glance:
Scanning of
- HU identification
- products
- warehouse tasks
- Storage areas
- Creating handling units
- Repacking handling units
- Repacking products
- Posting differences (e.g. excess/shortage quantities)
- Changing handling units
- Deconsolidation of handling units
- Packing partial quantities
Handling units
- Weighing
- Locking
- Restocking
- Printing
- Deleting
- Emptying
- Compacting
product
- Repacking
- Posting differences
Warehouse task
- Repacking
- Post differences
- Display packing instructions
SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) enables the creation of kits and sets as a special picking process with kit and set creation.
SAP EWM receives the necessary data for the set component items from the SAP S/4 ERP system (SAP Enterprise Resource Planning).
Sets can be created at the time of order processing in picking (kit-to-order) as well as sets that are kept in stock (kit-to-stock).
Sets can go into production as they are required for installation in a specific order (e.g. left and right wing mirrors for a car). They can also be sent to customers (e.g. spare parts).
Advantages of kit and set formation in the warehouse:
- Solving space problems
- Savings in the production area
- Reduced inventory costs through integrated storage and assembly
Value-added services are additional logistics services such as assembly, labeling, packaging and kitting and can be carried out in the warehouse via the corresponding orders. The order informs the employees in the warehouse which service is to be carried out with which product. Two things are linked: the delivery item, which specifies the number of services to be carried out, and the packing specification, which contains the exact work instructions. The auxiliary products required for the service are also specified in the order.
Consolidation in SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) is part of the goods issue functionality. Goods to be removed from storage are grouped together for dispatch according to specific criteria.
Especially when picking is split across several storage areas, goods issue with SAP EWM has a consolidation function, as all parts of a shipment must be consolidated after picking.
Packages are usually first collected on staging areas in goods issue/shipping. Consolidation then takes place in SAP EWM, e.g. by zip code area.
You can define corresponding consolidation groups in the SAP EWM set of rules and thus define which delivery items can be picked and packed together in a handling unit (HU). Criteria can be, for example
- Route
- Goods recipient
- Priority of the delivery item (e.g. express shipping)
With the SAP integration of production supply SAP Production Planning (SAP PP) in SAP EWM, you can use various mechanisms to map all types of production supply:
- Production orders (PP-SFC)
- Process orders (PP-PI_POR)
- Repetitive manufacturing (PP-REM)
- Kanban (PP-KAB)
A prerequisite is the creation of production supply areas (PSA) in your SAP S/4 ERP system. The goods are then transported to these supply areas from SAP EWM.
There are the following staging types:
- Pick parts
- Call-off parts
- Crate parts
There are also different types of production supply for a production or process order:
Pick parts for single orders
- Call-off parts for multiple orders
- Time-phased call-offs (JIT, JIS)
- Kanban box parts (with and without control loops)
- Route train (milk run)
Goods that are not required are put back into storage. SAP EWM then posts the goods issue of the products from the PVB. This is normally done via a backflush during production confirmation.
The use of SAP EWM in combination with the SAP Digital Manufacturing modules offers even greater integration of production and logistics. These SAP Manufacturing modules can fine-tune the entire production process (Order Cockpit, PDC, MDC). You can find out more about this on our pages on the topic of "Manufacturing".
The final SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) process steps (after picking, packing and consolidation) in outgoing goods are loading and shipping.
The shipping units are sorted and then packed on pallets as individual cartons or collective cartons. After the shipping documents have been printed out, a final check for completeness is carried out. SAP EWM offers various control options and dialogs for this purpose.
In the event of a stock shortage, this is the last opportunity in SAP EWM to make corrections before dispatch. Thanks to the close integration of SAP EWM with SAP ERP (SAP Enterprise Resource Planning) , the actual stock of the shipping unit is compared between the SAP systems in this case and the invoice can still be corrected in SAP ERP. The packed goods are then prepared for dispatch with the delivery bills, invoices and delivery documents.
SAP EWM staging zone and gate determination can be used for staging the goods ready for dispatch in the dispatch area.
This staging zone and door determination runs automatically in the background of SAP EWM when you create or change a delivery (outbound delivery order or inbound delivery) in SAP EWM. In the outbound delivery process, it still runs through route determination, as the route influences the determination.
At the end of this business process, the goods are then handed over to forwarding agents or CEP service providers (DHL, UPS, DPD, TNT, FedEx, etc.) and the shipment is posted. Finally, a loading check can be carried out, which SAP EWM also supports.
SAP EWM (SAP Extended Warehouse Management) offers functions for migrating data from SAP WM (SAP Warehouse Management) to SAP EWM.
For example, tools and wizards are available for the following migration data:
- Product master data
- Fixed bin assignments
- Palletization data
- Warehouse management unit of measure
- packing specifications
The advantage is that the same tools can be used for downloading from SAP WM and uploading to SAP EWM. If you already use a decentralized SAP WM system or the SAP distribution model via "inbound/outbound deliveries", the migration is also easier, as the distribution of tasks between the SAP ERP system and the warehouse management system (SAP WM or SAP EWM) is mapped in a comparable way.
IGZ, with its expertise and countless successful migration projects from SAP WM to SAP EWM, will be happy to assist you with your individual migration path.
SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) allows you to define and map the physical structure of your warehouse or logistics center in the system in as much detail as you need.
You map the individual warehouses (high-bay warehouse, small parts warehouse, block warehouse, picking warehouse, etc.) as warehouse types and group them together under a warehouse number. Storage bins can then be created for each storage type. This allows SAP EWM to manage your stock information for all products in the warehouse at storage bin level.
Example of the mapping of a physical warehouse in SAP EWM:
A handling unit is a physical unit consisting of packaging (load carrier/packaging material) and the goods contained on/inside it. A handling unit always consists of products and packaging materials. All information contained in the product items, e.g. about batches, is always available via the handling units.
Handling units can be nested as required, so that you can create a new handling unit from several handling units.
A handling unit has a unique, scannable identification number, which you can create according to a standard such as EAN 128 or SSCC.
A handling unit can be structured as follows, for example:
- Identification number
- dimension
- weight
- Volume
- status
- Products and quantities
- Packaging material
- Pack specification
A handling unit consists of a handling unit header and handling unit items. It is given a unique number for identification purposes.
The header data of a handling unit is subdivided as follows:
- Weight/volume/dimension
- General data
- Warehouse-specific data
The SAP Solution Manager can support you during the implementation, monitoring, further development and support of your entire SAP system landscape.
This powerful toolbox offers centralized access to tools, methods and templates.
The SAP Solution Manager (SolMan) also offers various functions in the areas of incident management, change request management, test management and system monitoring.
IGZ has extensive application examples with SAP Solution Manager in conjunction with SAP EWM and will be happy to support you in using this solution.
SAP EWM Discover + Prepare
Getting to know and trying out SAP EWM is now very easy. With our preconfigured system - your personal "playground" - your key users and employees can experience SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) for themselves.
We introduce you to the SAP EWM standard software functionalities and processes with a preconfigured cloud system and our knowledge transfer training program.
Together with our methodological solution modules, you can get started with deployment analysis, design and implementation. Depending on your requirements, for "waterfall", agile or semi-agile methodology.
We also provide professional introductory training tailored to your requirements (various introductory packages). And if you are already one step ahead, we will be happy to set up a prototype directly on your own system ("sandbox").
Your advantages: Training on the prefabricated, modular system landscape significantly reduces your familiarization effort and thus saves costs.
Automatic small parts warehouses (ASPW) are an ideal and efficient solution for storing small-volume goods in containers, cartons or on trays in a space-saving manner. Using intelligent replenishment strategies, they can then be provided dynamically and quickly – for picking, for example.
Storage and retrieval are handled by stacker cranes (SC) or shuttles. ASPW can be used across all sectors and are suitable as spare parts, picking or buffer storage in logistics and distribution centres.
Automatic small parts warehouses (ASPW) are an ideal and efficient solution for storing small-volume goods in containers, cartons or on trays in a space-saving manner. Using intelligent replenishment strategies, they can then be provided dynamically and quickly – for picking, for example.
Storage and retrieval are handled by stacker cranes (SC) or shuttles. ASPW can be used across all sectors and are suitable as spare parts, picking or buffer storage in logistics and distribution centres.
- System architecture (embedded, decentralized)
- Organizational elements
- master data
- Communication with subsystems
- Posting through a GR process from the delivery system in SAP ERP to the GR posting
- Posting through a GI process from the delivery system in SAP ERP to the GI posting
- Shaft processing
- Posting a production supply from the production order to the production supply area
- Goods receipt of the produced goods
- Mapping of replenishment processes (e.g. with Kanban)
- Internal stock transfer
- Inventory processes
- Standard dialogs
- Customization options
- Queue control with RF
- Prioritization of orders
- Paperless picking
- Monitoring
- Outlook EWM MFS (material flow)
Automatic small parts warehouses (ASPW) are an ideal and efficient solution for storing small-volume goods in containers, cartons or on trays in a space-saving manner. Using intelligent replenishment strategies, they can then be provided dynamically and quickly – for picking, for example.
Storage and retrieval are handled by stacker cranes (SC) or shuttles. ASPW can be used across all sectors and are suitable as spare parts, picking or buffer storage in logistics and distribution centres.
SAP S/4HANA: What is it?
SAP S/4HANA is the latest ERP generation from SAP and the successor to the previous, decades-old SAP core product SAP ERP R/3. SAP S/4HANA is not a further development or release of the existing SAP Business Suite, but an entirely new product with its own powerful database: SAP HANA.
The new SAP HANA in-memory database technology enables the use of large volumes of data (big data). The SAP S/4HANA ERP solution is therefore able to map both transactions and analyses in real time in one system, accelerate processes and significantly reduce storage requirements at the same time.
Time is running out!
SAP R/3 ERP support ends on December 31, 2027 (including all logistics modules such as WM, LE-TRA, XSI, SD as well as production modules such as PP, PP/PI etc.). The introduction of the new SAP S4/HANA platform is therefore the starting signal for all companies that are still using "old" SAP R/3 modules to make the necessary switch to SAP S/4.
IGZ advises you on your individual migration path and provides you with helpful tools, e.g. for test automation (e.g. Automated Rapid Validation) , to enable and ensure a secure migration. Migration cockpits are also part of the IGZ service portfolio.
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