C_S4EWM Extended Warehouse Management Practice Question
A warehouse uses SAP EWM with a storage type that has a putaway control indicator. During putaway, the system must determine the storage section and then the storage bin. The storage type is configured with a storage section search and a bin search. Which sequence does the system follow for putaway bin determination?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that bin search occurs before storage section search, but the system must first narrow down to a storage section before selecting a bin.
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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Storage type search, then storage section search, then storage bin search
For putaway bin determination, SAP EWM first identifies the storage type via the putaway control indicator and storage type search sequence. Then, within that storage type, it determines the storage section using the storage section search. Finally, it determines the storage bin using the bin search. This hierarchical approach ensures that the bin is selected according to the defined sections and bin sorting 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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Storage type search, then storage bin search, then storage section search
Why it's wrong here
The storage section is determined before the bin because the bin belongs to a storage section. Searching for a bin before a section would ignore the section constraints. The correct sequence is storage type, then storage section, then bin, to ensure the bin is within the correct section.
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Storage type search, then storage section search, then storage bin search
Why this is correct
The putaway process follows a hierarchical sequence: first, the system determines the storage type using the putaway control indicator and storage type search sequence. Then, within that storage type, it determines the storage section using the storage section search. Finally, it determines the storage bin using the bin search. This sequence ensures that the most appropriate bin is selected.
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Storage bin search, then storage section search, then storage type search
Why it's wrong here
The system does not start with bin search; it first determines the storage type, then storage section, and finally the bin. Starting with bin search would be illogical because the bin is within a storage section. The correct sequence is storage type, storage section, then bin, as per EWM putaway control.
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Storage section search, then storage type search, then storage bin search
Why it's wrong here
The storage section is part of a storage type, so the storage type must be determined first. The system cannot search for a storage section without knowing the storage type. Therefore, storage section search cannot precede storage type search. The correct order is storage type, storage section, bin.
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