C_S4EWM_2023 SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Extended Warehouse Management Questions and Answers

The display on the mobile device in SAP EWM is controlled through specific configurations:

Personalization Profile (A):

This profile allows users to tailor their mobile device screens based on their preferences.

It includes options for customizing layouts and workflows to improve usability.

Presentation Profile (B):

The presentation profile defines the overall look and feel of the mobile device interface.

It includes parameters like font size, screen layout, and other display attributes.

Incorrect Options:

C: User profiles control access and authorizations but do not directly control mobile device displays.

D: Queue types manage task allocation but do not influence mobile device display settings.

References:

SAP Help Portal: Mobile Data Entry Configuration

SAP S/4HANA EWM Documentation: Personalization and Presentation Profiles

A storage group in SAP EWM provides the following functionalities:

B. Assign it to Multiple Storage Bins:

Storage groups can group multiple bins for logical or operational purposes.

C. Use it in Process-Oriented and Layout-Oriented Storage Control:

Storage groups are critical for defining steps in process-oriented or layout-oriented storage control, especially when managing complex storage operations.

Incorrect Options:

A: Storage types are defined independently, and storage groups do not directly break them down.

D: There is no direct configuration for assigning a storage group as an intermediate storage group.

References:

SAP EWM Documentation: Storage Group Configuration

SAP Help Portal: Using Storage Groups in Storage Control

Two-step picking in SAP EWM is configured at the warehouse number level. This configuration ensures:

B. Warehouse number:

Two-step picking is activated for the entire warehouse and applies to all processes requiring it.

It facilitates the efficient picking of large quantities in the first step and sorting for specific deliveries in the second step.

Incorrect Options:

A, C, D: While activity areas, storage sections, and storage types influence picking strategies, the two-step picking configuration is done at the warehouse level.

References:

SAP Help Portal: Two-Step Picking Configuration

SAP EWM Documentation: Picking Strategies

 Delivery Document Replication from SAP ERP to SAP EWM

There are multiple methods to replicate delivery documents:

Immediate Distribution at Document Creation (B): Automatically triggers replication upon creating a delivery in SAP ERP.

Manual Distribution (D): Involves manually initiating the replication process.

 Excluded Options

Distribution via PPF Actions (A): Used for tasks such as printing or notifications, not specifically for delivery replication.

CIF Distribution Model (C): The CIF model is used for master data, not delivery documents.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to SAP Help documentation on Delivery Document Integration Between ERP and EWM.

 Automatic Assignment of Warehouse Orders to Resources

Warehouse orders are automatically sorted to optimize resource assignment:

Latest Starting Date (A): Orders with the latest starting dates are prioritized to ensure timely execution.

Execution Priority (D): Orders are prioritized based on their assigned priority levels to manage critical tasks effectively.

 Excluded Options

By Resource Utilization (B): Resource utilization is managed through capacity planning, not order sorting.

By Mode (C): Sorting by mode is not relevant for warehouse order assignment.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Resource Assignment and Sorting in EWM for detailed configurations.

Cross-docking methods that require the use of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) are:

A. Push Deployment:

Push deployment involves planning and distributing stock based on demand forecasts in SAP APO.

SAP APO provides the advanced planning capabilities required for this method.

C. Picking from Goods Receipt:

This method, also known as pick-from-GR cross-docking, requires SAP APO to coordinate planned cross-docking scenarios based on order demands.

Incorrect Options:

B: Recipient-driven flow-through is managed within EWM and does not depend on SAP APO.

D: EWM-triggered opportunistic cross-docking is executed entirely within EWM without requiring APO.

References:

SAP Help Portal: Cross-Docking Scenarios in EWM

SAP EWM Documentation: Integration with SAP APO

 Automatic Assignment of Warehouse Orders to Resources

A warehouse order can be automatically assigned to a resource if it is closely tied to specific operational areas, such as activity areas.

Activity Areas (B): These represent logical divisions in the warehouse where resources perform tasks such as picking. The resource must be assigned to the same activity area to enable automatic assignment.

 Excluded Options

Option A: Although queues may influence assignment, they are not the sole determining factor for automatic assignment.

Option C: Resource group assignment to warehouse order creation rules is unrelated to automatic order assignment.

Option D: Automatic creation of pick-handling units is a packaging specification requirement, not directly related to resource assignment.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Activity Areas in Resource Management in SAP EWM documentation for detailed configuration.

Using a mobile device during physical inventory provides the following advantages:

The Stock is Immediately Corrected in SAP ERP (B):

Real-time integration ensures that any adjustments made during physical inventory are immediately updated in SAP ERP, reflecting accurate stock levels.

You Can Use Collective Counting for Bulk Storage (C):

Mobile devices support collective counting, allowing multiple bins or storage areas to be counted simultaneously, which is particularly useful for bulk storage locations.

Incorrect Options:

A: While SAP Fiori apps are available for some inventory functions, the mobile device functionality in physical inventory extends beyond app-specific use.

D: Blocking bins is optional but not a distinct advantage of using mobile devices.

References:

SAP Help Portal: Mobile Data Entry for Physical Inventory

SAP EWM Documentation: Physical Inventory with Mobile Devices

 Assignment of Storage Bins to Activity Areas

Storage Bins from Different Storage Types (B): Multiple storage types can have their bins assigned to a single activity area, facilitating logical grouping for specific tasks like picking or putaway.

 Excluded Options

A: Activity areas are not created automatically for storage types; this is configured manually.

C: A storage bin can belong to multiple activity areas for different operations.

D: Manual assignment is an option, but bins can also be assigned automatically through configuration rules.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Activity Area and Bin Assignment in SAP EWM.

Waves in SAP EWM are created to group and manage tasks for outbound delivery. They can be created as follows:

B. Manually during planning in the shipping cockpit:

Planners can create waves manually in the shipping cockpit based on delivery priorities and schedules.

D. Automatically when an outbound delivery order is created:

The system can automatically generate waves when an outbound delivery order is created, based on predefined wave templates.

Incorrect Options:

A: Warehouse tasks are linked to wave execution but do not trigger wave creation.

C: Production material requests are unrelated to wave creation, which is primarily for outbound processing.

References:

SAP Help Portal: Wave Management Configuration

SAP EWM Documentation: Shipping Cockpit and Wave Creation

Semi-System-Guided Processing

In this mode, the system provides some guidance while allowing the user to make decisions, such as selecting specific handling units for processing.

Handling Unit Selection (B): The mobile user can manually choose which handling unit to process, enabling flexibility in task execution.

Excluded Options

Option A (Select the batch): Batch selection is typically governed by system rules during task creation.

Option C (Select the source bin): The system pre-determines the source bin in semi-system-guided processing.

Option D (Create ad hoc warehouse tasks): This is a separate manual process, not part of semi-system-guided workflows.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Mobile Processing Options in SAP EWM for a detailed understanding of semi-system-guided workflows.

Objects Assignable to a Resource

Queue (A): Assigning a queue to a resource ensures tasks in SAP EWM are routed to the correct resource for execution. Queues act as a logical group of tasks.

Bin Access Type (B): Defines how a resource can access bins based on accessibility requirements (e.g., high racks, ground-level storage).

Resource Type (C): Defines the capabilities of a resource, such as forklifts or manual labor, ensuring task assignment aligns with resource capabilities.

Excluded Options

Handling Unit Type (D): Handling unit types are not directly assigned to resources.

Resource Group (E): While resource groups are used to group similar resources, they are not directly assigned to resources.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to SAP EWM documentation under Resource Management and Queue Assignment for the configuration details.

When defining a new warehouse process type, the Warehouse Process Category indicates the type of goods movement:

D. Warehouse Process Category:

This parameter defines the purpose of the warehouse process, such as putaway, picking, replenishment, or physical inventory.

It determines the movement logic and relevant tasks for the defined process.

Incorrect Options:

A: Item category pertains to documents, not process types.

B: Warehouse order creation rules relate to task grouping, not movement type.

C: Storage processes define intermediate handling but not the movement type.

References:

SAP Help Portal: Warehouse Process Type Definition

SAP EWM Documentation: Warehouse Process Categories Configuration

Warehouse order creation rules can filter items at the item level based on the following criteria:

A. Time:

Items can be filtered by the time parameter to align with time-sensitive processes.

C. Volume:

The volume of items is used to group or limit tasks based on space considerations.

D. Weight:

Weight is an important criterion for creating manageable warehouse orders, especially for heavy items.

Incorrect Options:

B: Number of items is used at the warehouse task level, not for item-level filtering.

E: Handling units pertain to task execution and not item-level filtering.

References:

SAP Help Portal: Warehouse Order Creation Rules

SAP EWM Documentation: Filters for Item-Level Rules

 Opportunistic Cross-Docking

Opportunistic cross-docking is configured to move goods directly from inbound to outbound without intermediate storage.

Warehouse (A): Must be enabled at the warehouse level to activate cross-docking processes.

Product (A): Configured at the product level to identify eligible materials for cross-docking.

 Excluded Options

B (Warehouse and Document Type): Document type is not involved in cross-docking configuration.

C & D: Storage type and warehouse process type configurations are related to stock handling but not cross-docking.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Cross-Docking Configuration in SAP EWM for setup details.

 Asynchronous Goods Receipt in SAP EWM

An inbound delivery is the default requirement for asynchronous goods receipt processes. It provides the necessary data for goods receipt posting in SAP EWM.

 Excluded Options

A (Expected Goods Receipt): This tracks anticipated goods but is not mandatory.

C (Door Assignment): Relevant for physical goods receipt but not a prerequisite for the process.

D (Purchase Order): Purchase orders initiate procurement but do not directly control goods receipt processes.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Check Inbound Delivery and Goods Receipt Processes in SAP EWM.

 SAP Dock Appointment Scheduling Integration

To integrate SAP Dock Appointment Scheduling, key structural objects include:

Docking Locations (A): Defines physical or logical dock locations for vehicle arrivals.

Loading Points (D): Represents locations within docks for loading/unloading activities.

 Excluded Options

B (Staging Areas): Staging areas manage goods movement, not dock scheduling.

C (Yards): Yards manage vehicle storage, not directly related to dock scheduling.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Dock Appointment Scheduling and EWM Integration documentation.

During putaway with process-oriented storage control in SAP EWM, product warehouse tasks are created for:

A. The First Process Step:

The first process step in process-oriented storage control involves initial movements or activities required for putaway.

Subsequent process steps may involve intermediate storage or additional handling, but the product warehouse task pertains to the first step specifically.

Incorrect Options:

B, C, D: Tasks for subsequent or final steps are managed separately and are not classified as product warehouse tasks for the first step.

References:

SAP EWM Documentation: Process-Oriented Storage Control

SAP Help Portal: Warehouse Task Creation

 Warehouse Orders

A warehouse order groups operations to be performed in the warehouse, such as putaway or picking. It can include:

Warehouse Requests (A): These are requests for inbound, outbound, or internal operations.

Physical Inventory Items (B): Items flagged for counting during physical inventory processes.

 Excluded Options

Warehouse Tasks (C): Tasks are detailed operations but are not directly part of a warehouse order.

Wave Items (D): Wave items are part of planning waves, not directly included in orders.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Warehouse Order Management and Structure in SAP EWM Help documentation for comprehensive details.

In decentralized SAP EWM with QM integration, the process of setting up quality inspections can be streamlined as follows:

D. Create the inspection setup in the material master and distribute it to create the quality inspection rule:

The inspection setup is maintained in the material master in the ERP system.

Once created, it is distributed to SAP EWM to automatically generate the corresponding quality inspection rule, simplifying the overall process.

Incorrect Options:

A: The quality inspection rule cannot be created first and then distributed to the material master.

B, C: These refer to specific inspection object or type configurations but do not simplify master data creation.

References:

SAP EWM Documentation: Quality Management Integration

SAP Help Portal: Quality Inspection Setup in Decentralized EWM

Evaluation points in SAP EWM are used to:

C. Influence the Search Sequence of Storage Types, Storage Sections, and Bin Types:

Evaluation points are part of storage type search logic.

They assign priorities to storage types, sections, or bins to determine where goods are stored or picked from first.

Incorrect Options:

A: Evaluation points do not influence resource assignment for warehouse orders.

B: They do not directly influence picking priority; this is handled by warehouse task rules.

D: Evaluation points are not used for measuring warehouse efficiency.

References:

SAP EWM Documentation: Storage Type Search Sequence

SAP Help Portal: Configuration of Evaluation Points in EWM

To create warehouse tasks for putaway in SAP EWM, the reference document is:

A. Inbound Delivery:

The inbound delivery is used to initiate putaway processes and serves as the basis for creating warehouse tasks.

It contains all necessary details, such as product, quantity, and source location.

Incorrect Options:

B: The inbound delivery notification is a precursor to the inbound delivery.

C: Posting change requests are used for inventory updates, not putaway.

D: Expected goods receipt provides preliminary information but is not used directly for task creation.

References:

SAP Help Portal: Inbound Delivery Processing

SAP EWM Documentation: Warehouse Task Creation

 Expected Goods Receipt Process in Decentralized EWM

Inbound Delivery (A): Represents goods receipt data and serves as a basis for warehouse operations.

Inbound Delivery Notification (D): Serves as an initial document containing expected receipt details and triggers the creation of the inbound delivery.

 Excluded Options

Advanced Shipping Notification (B): Relevant for supplier communication but not directly used in decentralized EWM.

Expected Goods Receipt (C): Tracks expected receipt details but is not a physical warehouse document.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Check Inbound Process and Expected Goods Receipt Flow in SAP EWM documentation.

 Determination of Availability Groups

Availability groups are determined based on factors that control the stock’s visibility and usability within the warehouse.

Storage Location (A): Key in mapping physical stock locations.

Plant (D): Identifies the overall production or storage facility.

Warehouse Number (E): Represents the logical unit for managing warehouse processes.

 Excluded Options

Stock Type Role (B): Used for categorizing stock but not directly part of availability group determination.

Non-Location-Dependent Stock Type (C): Relates to stock classification, not availability group.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Check Stock and Availability Group Determination in SAP EWM configuration guides for more details.

 Custodian in SAP EWM

Supply Chain Unit (A): A custodian represents a supply chain unit responsible for goods.

Stock Information (D): Custodian information is stored as part of stock attributes to identify ownership in multi-customer warehouses.

 Excluded Options

B (Warehouse Creation): A custodian is not a prerequisite for warehouse creation.

C (Warehouse Attribute): A custodian is not a direct warehouse attribute.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Stock Attributes and Custodian Configuration in SAP EWM.