C_S4EWM Extended Warehouse Management Practice Question
A warehouse manager notices that during putaway, the system proposes storage bins in the high-rack area even though the material is a slow-mover and should be stored in the bulk storage area. The storage type search sequence for the relevant putaway process is configured with multiple storage types. What should the manager verify to ensure the correct storage type is proposed first?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the storage type search sequence with the storage section indicator, which only subdivides a storage type.
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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Ensure the storage type search sequence assigns an appropriate priority to the bulk storage type over the high-rack storage type.
The storage type search sequence defines the order in which storage types are considered during putaway. By adjusting the priority, the warehouse manager can ensure that the bulk storage type is checked before the high-rack storage type, which is appropriate for slow-moving materials. This directly addresses the problem of incorrect bin proposals.
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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Check the storage section indicator in the material master to ensure it points to the bulk storage area.
Why it's wrong here
The storage section indicator is used within a storage type to divide it into sections, not to choose between storage types. It does not control the sequence of storage type search, so it cannot force the system to prefer bulk storage over high-rack storage. This setting is irrelevant to the described issue.
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Modify the storage bin's sort field to prioritize bulk storage bins.
Why it's wrong here
The sort field in a storage bin is used for sorting within a storage type during bin selection, not for choosing between different storage types. It cannot override the storage type search sequence. Therefore, changing it will not resolve the issue of the system selecting high-rack over bulk storage.
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Verify that the putaway control indicator in the warehouse product master is set to 'Bulk'.
Why it's wrong here
The putaway control indicator determines the warehouse process type, which in turn influences the putaway strategy. However, it does not directly select between storage types; that is the role of the storage type search sequence. Setting it to 'Bulk' would not guarantee the correct storage type is chosen.
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Ensure the storage type search sequence assigns an appropriate priority to the bulk storage type over the high-rack storage type.
Why this is correct
The storage type search sequence determines the order in which the system looks for available bins in storage types. By assigning a higher priority to the bulk storage type, the system will first attempt to place the material there, aligning with the slow-mover attribute. This is the correct configuration to influence putaway bin determination.
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