C_S4EWM Extended Warehouse Management Practice Question
A company uses SAP EWM in SAP S/4HANA and wants to optimize putaway by leveraging the 'Putaway Rules' and 'Storage Type Search Sequence'. Which TWO of the following statements accurately describe how the system determines the destination storage type during putaway? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is thinking the storage type search sequence directly selects the bin or that it only applies to external receipts; it actually selects the storage type and applies to all putaway scenarios.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Putaway rules can be used to define strategies such as 'Addition to Existing Stock' or 'Empty Bin' within a storage type.
Putaway destination determination in SAP EWM involves two main steps: first, the storage type search sequence identifies the storage type based on indicators like the warehouse process type and product master settings. Second, within the chosen storage type, putaway rules such as 'Addition to Existing Stock' or 'Empty Bin' determine the specific storage bin. Both steps are essential and work together to optimize warehouse space and efficiency.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The system uses the storage type search sequence to determine the destination storage bin directly, bypassing the need for putaway rules.
Why it's wrong here
The storage type search sequence determines the storage type, not the specific storage bin. Once the storage type is identified, putaway rules and bin selection strategies are used to find the actual bin. Bypassing putaway rules would ignore bin-level constraints and strategies, which is not the standard process in SAP EWM.
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The system always uses the storage type with the highest available capacity first, regardless of the search sequence.
Why it's wrong here
Storage type determination does not default to the highest available capacity. Instead, it follows the configured storage type search sequence, which is a prioritized list. The system checks each storage type in the sequence for available bins that meet the putaway criteria. Capacity is a factor, but the sequence order takes precedence over simply choosing the largest available capacity.
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Putaway rules can be used to define strategies such as 'Addition to Existing Stock' or 'Empty Bin' within a storage type.
Why this is correct
Putaway rules in SAP EWM include strategies like 'Addition to Existing Stock', 'Empty Bin', and 'Near Fixed Bin'. These rules determine how the system selects a storage bin within a storage type after the storage type itself has been determined by the search sequence. They are a key part of the bin selection process.
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The storage type search sequence is only relevant for inbound deliveries from external vendors, not for internal transfers.
Why it's wrong here
The storage type search sequence is used for all putaway processes, regardless of the source document. Internal transfers, production receipts, and returns all go through putaway determination using the search sequence. Restricting it to external inbound deliveries would incorrectly limit its application and is not how SAP EWM works.
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The storage type search sequence is determined based on the warehouse process type and the storage type search sequence indicator in the product master.
Why this is correct
The system uses the warehouse process type and the storage type search sequence indicator from the product master (or other sources) to determine which storage type search sequence to apply. This sequence then dictates the order in which storage types are checked for available capacity. This is a fundamental part of putaway determination in SAP EWM.
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