C_S4EWM Extended Warehouse Management Practice Question
In SAP EWM, which of the following is a prerequisite for creating a warehouse task for a putaway process?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is thinking that an inbound delivery from SAP ERP is always required, overlooking that EWM can create putaway tasks from other warehouse requests like production orders or internal stock transfers.
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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A warehouse request must exist, and the system must have determined a destination storage bin.
A putaway warehouse task requires a warehouse request (such as an inbound delivery) and a determined destination storage bin. The system uses putaway strategies to find a suitable bin. Other options are either not required (empty bin, wave) or not the only source (ERP inbound delivery). Thus, the presence of a warehouse request and bin determination is essential.
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 bin must be empty and have no existing stock.
Why it's wrong here
The storage bin does not need to be empty. Many putaway strategies allow mixing stock of different products or batches in the same bin, depending on the storage type's settings. The system checks capacity and other constraints, but an empty bin is not a prerequisite. In fact, putaway to partially occupied bins is common in many warehouses.
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A warehouse request must exist, and the system must have determined a destination storage bin.
Why this is correct
To create a putaway warehouse task, a warehouse request (e.g., inbound delivery, production order) must be present in EWM. The system then uses putaway strategies to determine a destination storage bin. Once the bin is determined, the warehouse task can be created. Without a warehouse request and a determined destination, the task cannot be generated. This is a fundamental prerequisite.
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A wave must be created and released to group the putaway tasks.
Why it's wrong here
Waves are typically used for outbound processes to group warehouse tasks for picking, not for putaway. Putaway tasks are usually created directly from the inbound delivery or other warehouse requests. While waves can be used for some inbound processes, they are not a prerequisite for creating a putaway warehouse task. The essential prerequisite is the warehouse request and destination bin determination.
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The inbound delivery must be created in SAP ERP and distributed to EWM.
Why it's wrong here
While inbound deliveries often originate in SAP ERP and are distributed to EWM, they are not the only prerequisite. Warehouse tasks can also be created for internal processes or from other documents like production orders. The key prerequisite is that the system has determined a destination storage bin and the necessary data for the task, regardless of the source document.
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