C_S4EWM Extended Warehouse Management Practice Question
During putaway, a warehouse operator scans a product into a storage bin that belongs to a storage section with a maximum capacity of 100 units. The bin currently holds 95 units, and the operator attempts to put away 10 more units. The system raises an error and blocks the putaway. Which EWM feature is responsible for this behavior?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that a putaway strategy or storage type search sequence enforces capacity limits, when in fact the capacity check is a separate validation based on bin master data.
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 Bin Capacity Check
The Storage Bin Capacity Check validates that the total quantity in a bin, including the new putaway, does not exceed the maximum capacity defined in the storage bin master. Since 95 + 10 would exceed 100, the system blocks the putaway. This check is independent of the putaway strategy or process type and is essential to prevent overfilling storage bins.
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 Process Type
Why it's wrong here
The Warehouse Process Type controls the putaway or picking process steps, such as whether an inspection or value-added service is required. It does not perform capacity checks on storage bins. While it can influence which storage type is used, it does not enforce maximum capacity. The error is due to a capacity check, not the process type configuration.
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Storage Bin Capacity Check
Why this is correct
The Storage Bin Capacity Check in EWM compares the sum of existing quantities and the proposed putaway quantity against the bin's maximum capacity. Because 95 + 10 exceeds 100, the system blocks the putaway. This check is part of the putaway validation and uses capacity data from the storage bin master record, ensuring that physical overcapacity is prevented.
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Putaway Strategy
Why it's wrong here
A Putaway Strategy determines which storage bin the system suggests, such as fixed bin or addition to existing stock. It does not enforce a maximum capacity limit; it only proposes a destination. Even if the strategy suggests a bin, the capacity check is a separate validation that can still block the operation if the bin would be overfilled.
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Storage Type Search Sequence
Why it's wrong here
The Storage Type Search Sequence defines the order in which storage types are searched during putaway. It is used to find an appropriate storage type, not to validate capacity. This sequence does not compare quantities; it merely prioritizes storage types. Therefore, it cannot be the reason for the error when the bin would exceed its capacity.
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