C_S4EWM Extended Warehouse Management Practice Question
A warehouse manager is analyzing the putaway process in SAP EWM and notices that some inbound deliveries are being put away directly into the final storage bin without any intermediate step, while others go through a two-step process. The manager wants to understand what determines this behavior. Which EWM configuration element controls whether a putaway is executed as a one-step or two-step process?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that the Warehouse Order or Warehouse Task controls the putaway steps, when in fact they are created based on the Warehouse Process Type configuration.
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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Warehouse Process Type
The Warehouse Process Type in SAP EWM controls the putaway and removal strategies, including the number of steps. It determines whether an intermediate storage bin is used (two-step) or if the goods are placed directly into the final bin (one-step). This is configured in Customizing under Extended Warehouse Management > Goods Movement > Warehouse Process Type, where you define the storage process and putaway rules.
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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Warehouse Task
Why it's wrong here
A Warehouse Task is the instruction to move a quantity of a product from a source to a destination bin. It is the output of the putaway process, not the configuration that defines whether the process is one-step or two-step. The Warehouse Task is created according to the Warehouse Process Type, which is the actual controlling element.
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Warehouse Process Type
Why this is correct
The Warehouse Process Type determines the putaway and removal strategies, including whether a putaway is one-step or two-step. It contains settings such as 'Putaway Rules' and 'Storage Process' that define the flow. By assigning a specific Warehouse Process Type to a product or document, the system knows whether to create an intermediate storage bin task or to move goods directly to the final bin.
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Storage Bin Type
Why it's wrong here
The Storage Bin Type specifies the type of storage bin, such as pallet or shelf bin, and is used for capacity checks and bin selection. It does not dictate the number of steps in a putaway process. While it influences which bins are suitable, it does not determine whether an intermediate step is required.
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Warehouse Order
Why it's wrong here
A Warehouse Order is a collection of warehouse tasks that are executed together by a resource. It is created based on the Warehouse Process Type and other factors, but it does not itself control whether putaway is one-step or two-step. The Warehouse Order is a result of the process type configuration, not the determinant of the step count.
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