C_S4EWM Extended Warehouse Management Practice Question
During implementation of an SAP S/4HANA EWM warehouse, the business requires that incoming handling units be automatically directed to a specific storage section based on the storage condition of the product, while also respecting capacity constraints. Which configuration element must be set up to achieve this automatic storage section determination during putaway?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the storage section search sequence with the storage type search sequence, as both are part of putaway determination but operate at different levels.
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 Section Search Sequence
The storage section search sequence is the correct configuration because it maps storage conditions to storage sections, enabling automatic determination of the appropriate section during putaway. It works in conjunction with the putaway control indicator and storage type search sequence to fully automate bin selection. Capacity constraints are then checked within the chosen storage section.
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 Bin Type Search
Why it's wrong here
Storage bin type search is used to determine the bin type (e.g., pallet bin, shelf bin) based on the product's dimensions or quantity, not to select a storage section based on storage conditions. It operates at a more granular level after the storage section has been determined, so it does not satisfy the requirement.
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Storage Section Search Sequence
Why this is correct
The storage section search sequence is used to determine the appropriate storage section within a storage type based on the storage condition of the product. It allows the system to automatically select a storage section that meets the requirements, such as temperature zone or hazardous material zone, and then capacity checks are applied. This directly addresses the business requirement.
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Storage Type Search Sequence
Why it's wrong here
The storage type search sequence determines the order in which storage types are searched during putaway, but it does not directly evaluate storage conditions to select a storage section. It is used after storage section determination to find a suitable storage type. Therefore, it does not fulfill the requirement of directing handling units to a specific storage section based on storage condition.
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Putaway Control Indicator
Why it's wrong here
The putaway control indicator is part of the warehouse product master and influences the putaway process by determining the storage type and section search sequences, but it does not itself perform the storage section determination. It is a prerequisite, but the actual determination logic resides in the storage section search sequence.
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