C_S4EWM Extended Warehouse Management Practice Question
You are configuring a physical inventory process in SAP S/4HANA EWM. Which TWO of the following statements accurately describe the physical inventory process in EWM? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that physical inventory is always done for all bins simultaneously or that results post directly to the material master, when in fact EWM supports selective counting and posts to EWM stock first.
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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Physical inventory can be performed at the storage bin level.
Physical inventory in EWM can be performed at the storage bin level and for handling units. These two statements are accurate. Physical inventory documents are created for specific bins or HUs, not just based on warehouse number. It is not required to count all bins at once, and results are posted to EWM stock, not directly to the material master.
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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Physical inventory can be performed at the storage bin level.
Why this is correct
In EWM, physical inventory is typically performed at the storage bin level. This allows for precise counting of stock in each bin, ensuring accuracy. The system creates physical inventory documents for the bins, and the count results are entered and posted. This level of detail is essential for maintaining accurate warehouse stock.
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You can perform physical inventory for handling units.
Why this is correct
EWM supports physical inventory for handling units. This is useful when stock is managed in HUs, such as in a HU-managed storage type. The system creates physical inventory documents for the HUs, and you can record the count results for each HU. This method simplifies counting when goods are stored in HUs.
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Physical inventory documents are created based on the warehouse number.
Why it's wrong here
Physical inventory documents in EWM are not created based on the warehouse number alone. They are created for specific storage bins or handling units, depending on the physical inventory method. The warehouse number is part of the organizational structure, but the document creation is more granular, focusing on the bins or HUs to be counted.
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Physical inventory must be performed for all storage bins at the same time.
Why it's wrong here
Physical inventory in EWM can be performed for selected storage bins or storage types, not necessarily for all bins simultaneously. You can define scope and schedule counts as needed. This flexibility allows for phased inventories without disrupting warehouse operations. Performing for all bins at once is not a requirement.
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Physical inventory results are posted directly to the material master in SAP S/4HANA.
Why it's wrong here
Physical inventory results in EWM are posted to the EWM stock, not directly to the material master in SAP S/4HANA. The EWM stock is then replicated to SAP S/4HANA inventory management. The posting is done via the physical inventory document, and adjustments are made to the EWM stock, which then updates the ERP system.
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