C_S4EWM Practice Test 14 — 15 Questions

Question 1

A warehouse manager notices that replenishment tasks for fast-moving items are created only after the pick face quantity falls below a fixed threshold, but sometimes picks fail because stock is not available in the pick area. The manager wants to ensure that replenishment is triggered based on the actual demand from open pick tasks, not just a static minimum. Which replenishment strategy should be configured in SAP EWM?

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Accepted Answer

Replenishment based on demand (pick tasks). Demand-based replenishment uses open pick tasks to determine the exact quantity needed in the pick face. It triggers replenishment only when a pick cannot be fulfilled from the current pick face stock, ensuring just-in-time availability. This is more responsive than min/max, which relies on static thresholds and may not account for actual pick requirements.

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Replenishment based on cycle counting

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Replenishment based on minimum/maximum quantity

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Replenishment based on planned orders

Question 2

You are implementing a new full pallet putaway process in an SAP S/4HANA EWM-managed warehouse. The business requires that the system automatically determines the destination storage bin based on the storage type search sequence and the storage section search sequence, but the available capacity in the storage bin must also be checked before final bin assignment. Which configuration element directly controls the capacity check during putaway?

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Storage Type configuration - Capacity Check method. The capacity check during putaway is controlled by the storage type configuration. Specifically, the 'Capacity Check' method and 'Capacity Usage Check' settings determine whether the system checks weight, volume, or both against the bin master's maximum values. The storage bin master supplies the limits, but the storage type decides if the check occurs. This ensures that putaway only succeeds if the bin can physically hold the material.

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Storage Section configuration - Capacity Check activation

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Storage Bin Master data - Maximum Weight and Maximum Volume fields

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Warehouse Process Type - Putaway Control Indicator

Question 3

You are configuring a putaway process in SAP S/4HANA EWM. The warehouse uses a fixed bin strategy for a particular product, but you also want to allow mixed storage of different batches in the same bin. Which setting must you configure to ensure that the system permits mixed batches in a storage bin while still using the fixed bin for the product?

Accepted Answer

In the product master, maintain the 'Fixed Bin' indicator for the product and storage type, and in the storage type configuration, set the 'Mixed Storage' indicator to 'Allowed for Batches'.. To permit mixed batches in a fixed bin, you must configure the fixed bin indicator in the product master for the specific storage type, and set the mixed storage indicator to 'Allowed for Batches' in the storage type configuration. The fixed bin indicator ensures that the system always uses the designated bin for that product, while the mixed storage setting at the storage type level allows different batches to be stored together. This combination is essential to meet the requirement. Other options either misplace the settings or omit critical configuration steps.

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In the storage bin master record, set the 'Mixed Storage' indicator to 'Allowed' and assign the bin as a fixed bin for the product in the product master.

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In the storage type configuration, set the 'Putaway Strategy' to 'Fixed Bin' and in the storage bin master, set the 'Mixed Storage' indicator to 'Allowed for Batches'.

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In the product master, set the 'Batch Management' indicator and in the storage type configuration, set the 'Mixed Storage' indicator to 'Allowed for Batches'.

Question 4

A warehouse is implementing cross-docking to reduce storage costs. They want to ensure that inbound goods are directly transferred to outbound without putaway. Which SAP EWM feature must be configured to determine that a specific inbound delivery is eligible for cross-docking?

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Cross-Docking Relevance Indicator in the inbound delivery. The Cross-Docking Relevance Indicator on the inbound delivery is the specific feature that marks an inbound delivery as eligible for cross-docking. When set, the system attempts to match the inbound goods with outbound delivery requirements. If a match is found, cross-docking tasks are created to move goods directly from inbound to outbound, avoiding putaway.

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Outbound Delivery with cross-docking flag

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Warehouse Process Type with cross-docking strategy

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Storage Type with cross-docking bin

Question 5

A warehouse is implementing a new putaway strategy that uses storage type search and storage section search. Which TWO of the following statements accurately describe the storage type search in SAP EWM? (Choose two.)

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The storage type search sequence is determined by the putaway control indicator in the product master and the storage type search sequence defined in customizing.. The storage type search uses the putaway control indicator to determine a search sequence of storage types. This indicator can come from the product master or be overridden by the warehouse process type. The search sequence is defined in customizing and can include multiple storage types. The storage section search follows to determine the appropriate section within the chosen storage type, and then the bin search selects the specific bin.

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The storage type search can only consider storage types that have the same storage section as the product's storage section indicator.

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The storage type search is performed before the storage section search, and the storage section search then selects the specific storage bin.

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The storage type search sequence can be defined with a maximum of 10 storage types.

Question 6

During the implementation of SAP EWM in SAP S/4HANA, a consultant is explaining the concept of a storage bin to the warehouse team. Which of the following best describes the role of a storage bin in EWM?

Accepted Answer

A storage bin is the smallest addressable unit in the warehouse where materials are physically stored and is used for inventory management and stock movements.. The storage bin is the fundamental addressable unit in EWM, representing a physical location where materials are stored. It enables precise inventory management, stock movements, and bin-level visibility. Storage sections group bins with similar characteristics, but bins themselves are individual addresses. Understanding this distinction is crucial for configuring and operating an EWM warehouse.

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A storage bin is a virtual container that represents a group of materials with similar storage requirements, and it is not tied to a physical location.

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A storage bin is a temporary holding area for goods during cross-docking, and it is not used for regular putaway or picking.

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A storage bin is a logical grouping of storage sections used to define the physical layout of the warehouse for reporting purposes only.

Question 7

During the implementation of a new warehouse, you need to ensure that the system automatically creates a warehouse task for putaway as soon as an inbound delivery is posted. Which configuration setting must be activated?

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Automatic Warehouse Task Creation for Putaway. To automatically create warehouse tasks for putaway when an inbound delivery is posted, the 'Automatic Warehouse Task Creation for Putaway' setting must be activated. This is typically configured in the warehouse process type or via specific putaway control settings. Other options affect goods receipt posting, bin determination, or task grouping, but not the automatic creation of putaway tasks.

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Warehouse Order Creation Rule

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Putaway Strategy 'Fixed Bin'

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Immediate Goods Receipt Posting

Question 8

A company wants to optimize its warehouse operations by using a system-guided putaway that considers the dimensions and weight of handling units to determine the best storage bin. The goal is to maximize space utilization and avoid damage to goods or racks. Which EWM configuration element must be set up to enable this?

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Storage Type Search Sequence with Capacity Check. To enable system-guided putaway that considers handling unit dimensions and weight, you must configure the storage type search sequence and activate the capacity check. This requires defining capacity usage data for storage bins, such as maximum weight and volume, and setting up the capacity check in the storage type. The system then evaluates each candidate bin to ensure the handling unit fits and does not exceed limits, maximizing space utilization and preventing damage.

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Putaway Strategy 'Addition to Existing Stock'

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Warehouse Process Type with Putaway Verification

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Storage Bin Sorting Rule

Question 9

A warehouse is implementing kitting services for a product, where multiple components are assembled into a single kit. Which TWO of the following statements accurately describe the use of Value-Added Services (VAS) in SAP EWM for this kitting process? (Choose two.)

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The VAS order can be created automatically from an outbound delivery or a production order.. VAS orders in SAP EWM are used to define and execute value-added services such as kitting. They specify the components and activities required, and they can be created automatically from outbound deliveries or production orders. This integration ensures that kitting is seamlessly incorporated into the warehouse workflow.

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VAS orders in EWM can only be created manually by a warehouse clerk.

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VAS orders are only used for packaging and labeling, not for kitting.

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The VAS order does not require a work center and can be executed anywhere in the warehouse.

Question 10

A warehouse manager reports that outbound deliveries are being created but no warehouse tasks are generated for picking. You check the outbound delivery order and notice that the warehouse request has status 'Not Released'. Which EWM action must be performed to allow warehouse task creation?

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Change the outbound delivery order to 'Released' status using the 'Release' function in the Warehouse Management Monitor or the outbound delivery order UI.. A warehouse request that is 'Not Released' has not yet triggered warehouse task creation. Releasing it via the Warehouse Management Monitor or the outbound delivery order UI changes the status to 'Released', after which the system generates picking warehouse tasks based on the configured warehouse process type and strategies. This is the required action to enable picking.

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Run the 'Create Warehouse Task' background job for the outbound delivery order.

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Set the 'Warehouse Request Release' indicator in the outbound delivery type customizing.

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Manually create a warehouse task for each delivery item using the 'Create Warehouse Task' button.

Question 11

You are configuring a warehouse order creation rule for an outbound process. The rule should combine warehouse tasks into warehouse orders based on the same resource and ensure that the total weight of each warehouse order does not exceed 500 kg. Which TWO parameters must you set in the warehouse order creation rule to achieve this? (Choose two.)

Accepted Answer

Grouping Criterion: Resource. To combine warehouse tasks into warehouse orders based on the same resource and limit total weight to 500 kg, the warehouse order creation rule must have the grouping criterion set to Resource and the maximum weight set to 500 kg. The grouping criterion ensures tasks are grouped by resource, while the maximum weight parameter enforces the weight limit. Other parameters like sort profile or maximum number of tasks do not achieve these specific goals.

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Sort Profile: Resource

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Maximum Number of Tasks: 500

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Warehouse Process Type: Outbound

Question 12

A warehouse operator is processing an outbound delivery in SAP EWM and needs to pack the goods into a handling unit before loading. Which document is used to record the packing information and is later used for goods issue?

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Handling unit. The handling unit is the central object for packing in SAP EWM. It records which products are packed into which packaging material and is used throughout the outbound process, including goods issue. The outbound delivery order triggers picking, but packing is captured in the handling unit, which then feeds into the goods issue.

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Warehouse task

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Goods issue document

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Outbound delivery order

Question 13

A warehouse supervisor needs to monitor the current status of all warehouse orders and identify any that are delayed. Which SAP EWM tool provides a comprehensive overview of warehouse orders, tasks, and resources in real time?

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Warehouse Management Monitor. The Warehouse Management Monitor is the central monitoring tool in SAP EWM. It provides real-time information on warehouse orders, tasks, resources, and other objects. Supervisors can use it to track status, identify delays, and take corrective action. Other options are either not standard EWM tools or serve different purposes.

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Logistics Information System (LIS)

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Warehouse Cockpit

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Warehouse Activity Monitor

Question 14

In an SAP S/4HANA EWM warehouse, a company wants to automatically create a warehouse task for a handling unit upon goods receipt without manual intervention. The goods are received against an inbound delivery, and the putaway should be triggered immediately after the inbound delivery is posted. Which setting in the warehouse process type must be activated to achieve this?

Accepted Answer

Create Warehouse Task Immediately. The 'Create Warehouse Task Immediately' indicator in the warehouse process type is the correct setting to automatically generate warehouse tasks upon document creation or posting. It ensures that putaway or picking tasks are created without user interaction. Other settings like automatic packing or goods receipt posting do not control task creation and are therefore not suitable for this requirement.

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Automatic Packing

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Goods Receipt Posted Automatically

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Create Warehouse Task in Background

Question 15

A warehouse supervisor in SAP EWM is reviewing the concept of a 'Handling Unit' (HU) and its role in warehouse operations. The supervisor needs to understand which statements about Handling Units are correct. (Choose two.)

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A Handling Unit is a physical unit consisting of packaging materials and the goods they contain.. A Handling Unit (HU) is a physical unit comprising packaging materials and the goods they contain, and it can be nested to represent complex packaging structures. These two statements are correct. HUs are used across all warehouse processes and can contain mixed products, and their numbers can be automatically assigned. Understanding these characteristics is essential for managing warehouse operations effectively.

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A Handling Unit can only contain a single product and cannot be mixed.

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Handling Unit numbers are always assigned manually by the user.

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Handling Units are only used in the inbound process and not in outbound.