C_S4EWM Extended Warehouse Management Practice Question
Your warehouse uses a two-step picking process. After the picker confirms the pick tasks for a wave, the system creates a pick-HU and a subsequent distribution task. The picker reports that after confirming the distribution task, the system still shows the pick-HU as not empty. What is the most likely cause?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that a confirmed distribution task always fully empties the pick-HU, when in fact a partial confirmation leaves a residual quantity.
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 distribution task was confirmed with a quantity less than the pick-HU quantity, leaving a residual quantity on the pick-HU.
In two-step picking, the pick-HU temporarily holds picked goods. Distribution tasks move those goods to final destination HUs. If the distribution quantity is less than the pick-HU quantity, the remainder stays on the pick-HU, leaving it non-empty. This is a normal outcome when partial distribution occurs, and the residual must be resolved by creating additional distribution tasks or clearing the HU.
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 pick-HU was not assigned to a wave, so the system cannot determine the final destination for the goods.
Why it's wrong here
The pick-HU is created as part of the wave picking process and is inherently linked to the wave. The assignment to a wave occurs automatically when the pick-HU is created for that wave. Lack of wave assignment would prevent the pick-HU from being created in the first place, not cause a residual after distribution.
- ✓
The distribution task was confirmed with a quantity less than the pick-HU quantity, leaving a residual quantity on the pick-HU.
Why this is correct
In two-step picking, the pick-HU accumulates picked quantities. During distribution, the system moves goods from the pick-HU to the destination HUs. If the distribution task is confirmed for less than the full pick-HU quantity, a residual remains on the pick-HU. This is the expected behavior and explains why the pick-HU is not empty. The residual must be processed or cleared manually.
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The pick-HU was not packed with a packaging material, so the system cannot close it after distribution.
Why it's wrong here
Packaging material is assigned when creating a pick-HU, but the absence of packaging material does not prevent the system from updating the pick-HU status after distribution. The system tracks quantities based on the pick-HU number, not the packaging material. Therefore, this is not the reason the pick-HU remains non-empty.
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The distribution task was confirmed without specifying a destination storage bin, so the goods remain logically on the pick-HU.
Why it's wrong here
A distribution task always requires a destination storage bin or HU. Confirming without a destination is not possible. If a destination is missing, the task cannot be confirmed. The scenario states the task was confirmed, so this cannot be the cause. The residual quantity is the likely explanation.
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