C_S4EWM Extended Warehouse Management Practice Question
During a project review, a consultant is asked to explain how the system determines which storage type to use for a product in a given warehouse. The functional team wants to know the exact object that stores this assignment and the sequence of storage type search. Which of the following describes the correct configuration and search sequence?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that the search sequence order is fixed and always starts with Storage Type, when in fact it is configurable and the Putaway Control Indicator is the key driver.
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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The Putaway Control Indicator is determined from the product master and the warehouse process type, and it points to a Storage Type Search Sequence that defines the order in which storage types, storage sections, storage groups, and storage bin types are searched.
The Putaway Control Indicator is the central element that determines the storage type search sequence. It can be derived from the product master and the warehouse process type. The indicator points to a Storage Type Search Sequence, which defines the hierarchical search across storage type, storage section, storage group, and storage bin type. This allows flexible, rule-based putaway determination.
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 Storage Type Search Sequence is determined solely by the warehouse number and the storage bin type, and it searches storage types in the order: Storage Group, Storage Section, Storage Type, then Storage Bin Type.
Why it's wrong here
The warehouse number and storage bin type alone do not determine the Storage Type Search Sequence. The Putaway Control Indicator, which is derived from product and process type, is the key determinant. The search order also does not start with Storage Group; the sequence is configurable and typically begins with Storage Type or Storage Section depending on customizing.
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The Putaway Control Indicator assigned in the Warehouse Product Master determines the storage type search sequence, which is defined in the Storage Type Search Sequence customizing and searched in the order: Storage Type, Storage Section, Storage Bin Type, then Storage Group.
Why it's wrong here
The Putaway Control Indicator does influence the storage type search sequence, but the search order is not fixed as listed. In EWM, the search sequence can be configured with different levels and priorities, and the actual order depends on the customizing. This option incorrectly states a rigid sequence that does not reflect the flexible configuration options available.
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The Storage Type Search Sequence is determined by the Putaway Control Indicator, which is maintained in the Storage Type customizing, and the system searches in the sequence: Storage Type, Storage Section, Storage Group, then Storage Bin Type.
Why it's wrong here
The Putaway Control Indicator is not maintained in the Storage Type customizing; it is assigned in the Warehouse Product Master or determined via other means. Also, the search sequence order presented here is not universally correct; the system uses the sequence defined in the Storage Type Search Sequence, which can be customized with different levels and priorities.
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The Putaway Control Indicator is determined from the product master and the warehouse process type, and it points to a Storage Type Search Sequence that defines the order in which storage types, storage sections, storage groups, and storage bin types are searched.
Why this is correct
The Putaway Control Indicator can be determined from the product master and the warehouse process type, and it links to a Storage Type Search Sequence. This sequence defines the search order across storage type, storage section, storage group, and storage bin type. This is the correct mechanism for determining the destination storage type during putaway in SAP EWM.
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