C_S4EWM Extended Warehouse Management Practice Question
Exhibit
LOG: [EWM_TASK_CREATION] - ERR: 'No suitable source storage bin found'. POLICY: STORAGE_TYPE_SEARCH_SEQUENCE [ST_01 -> ST_02]. STOCK_TYPE: [F1] in ST_01, [F2] in ST_02.
Refer to the exhibit. The system fails to create a warehouse task. What is the most likely cause for this error?
⚠ Common exam trap
Examinees often guess that capacity limits or worker shortages caused the task creation error, ignoring the strict stock type mismatch between requirements and available storage.
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 required stock type does not match the stock available in the defined storage types.
The error indicates a failure to find a suitable bin within the configured search sequence. In EWM, the system evaluates the available stock against the required stock type. If the requirements specify a stock type that does not match the available stock in the configured storage types, the search will terminate. This check is crucial for ensuring that goods are only picked from inventory that meets quality and ownership requirements.
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 warehouse process type is missing a defined queue.
Why it's wrong here
While queues are used for resource management and task assignment, a missing queue would result in a task being created without an assigned resource, not a failure to find a storage bin. The error message specifically points to a failure in the bin selection process.
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The warehouse process type is set to auto-confirm.
Why it's wrong here
Auto-confirmation affects the workflow after task creation, triggering the confirmation immediately upon creation. It does not interfere with the logic of finding a storage bin or evaluating stock availability, so it cannot be the cause of a 'No suitable source storage bin' error message.
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The required stock type does not match the stock available in the defined storage types.
Why this is correct
EWM evaluates stock attributes, such as stock type, during the search. If the demand requires a stock type that is not present in the defined sequence or is restricted by the configuration, the system cannot identify a valid source bin, resulting in the reported task creation error.
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The storage bin capacity is set to zero.
Why it's wrong here
Zero capacity would prevent putaway into that specific bin, but it would not trigger a 'no suitable source bin found' error during a stock removal process. Stock removal ignores capacity checks for source bins, as the stock is already present and accounted for in the system.
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