C_S4EWM Extended Warehouse Management Practice Question
You are configuring a new warehouse process type for putaway. You want the system to determine the destination storage bin using a storage type search sequence that considers the storage section and storage group. Which configuration element must you assign to the warehouse process type to enable this determination?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse elements that influence bin selection, such as storage conditions, with the configuration that actually triggers the storage type search sequence, which is the putaway control indicator.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A putaway control indicator that points to a storage type search sequence.
To enable automatic destination bin determination during putaway, the warehouse process type must be assigned a putaway control indicator. This indicator points to a storage type search sequence that evaluates storage section and storage group to select the appropriate storage type. This is the standard configuration for putaway process types.
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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A storage condition code that defines the physical requirements of the storage bin.
Why it's wrong here
Storage condition codes describe environmental or physical conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity) required for a product. While they can influence bin selection, they are not the primary configuration element that triggers the storage type search sequence. The putaway control indicator is what activates the search sequence based on storage section and group.
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A warehouse order creation rule that groups tasks by activity area.
Why it's wrong here
Warehouse order creation rules determine how warehouse tasks are grouped into warehouse orders, not how destination bins are determined. They operate after bin determination and are not involved in the storage type search sequence. The putaway control indicator is the correct element for bin determination.
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A packaging specification that defines the material's packaging hierarchy.
Why it's wrong here
Packaging specifications define how materials are packed (e.g., cartons, pallets) and are used for handling unit management and quantity calculations. They do not determine the destination storage bin. The putaway control indicator is responsible for linking the process type to the storage type search sequence.
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A putaway control indicator that points to a storage type search sequence.
Why this is correct
The putaway control indicator is a key configuration element in the warehouse process type that determines the storage type search sequence for putaway. It links the process type to the search sequence, which then uses storage section and storage group indicators to find the appropriate storage type and bin. Without this indicator, the system cannot automatically determine the destination bin.
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