Topic covered

• EWM Number Range Definition
• Warehouse Configuration and Number Ranges
• Warehouse Process Types Configuration
• EWM Warehouse Process Configuration
• S4 and EWM Delivery Process
• Warehouse Delivery System Demonstration
• EWM Inbound Delivery Process Overview
• Yard Management and Logistics Concepts

EWM Number Range Definition

Rohit led a discussion on defining number ranges for Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), covering warehouse tasks, waves, warehouse orders, and other EWM documents. The team confirmed that material master creation from the previous session would be extended to the EWM site, with number ranges set to be maintained by the EMM consultant. The discussion included details on number range assignments for warehouse tasks, physical inventory, and warehouse orders, with Rohit explaining that number ranges can be defined annually to avoid future changes.

Warehouse Configuration and Number Ranges

Rohit and the team discussed number ranges for warehouse objects, clarifying that each document type has separate number ranges and the sequence will be maintained within each range. They created two intermediate storage bins for staging areas: one GR zone for inbound deliveries and one GI zone for outbound deliveries, using standard storage types 9010 and 9020 with storage section 0001. Rohit demonstrated the EWM material master configuration, explaining that the first six tabs contain non-editable information pulled from the S4 material master, while the remaining tabs are editable for warehouse-specific data.

Warehouse Process Types Configuration

Rohit explained that packaging data must be maintained at the material master level in MM02, specifically in the warehouse management view with a warehouse packaging view. He detailed the concept of warehouse process types (WPT), explaining that they function similarly to movement types at the plant level, with standard types including 1010 for simple inbound processes and 1011 for storage processes used in complex inbounds involving additional steps like quality inspection. Rohit demonstrated how to create custom WPTs and explained that warehouse process categories determine the nature of movements, with these categories being standard and non-editable.

EWM Warehouse Process Configuration

Rohit explained the warehouse process type (WPT) configuration in EWM, demonstrating how to set up document types, item types, and process determination indicators to trigger specific warehouse processes. He showed the configuration steps for inbound deliveries, including creating indicators and mapping them to products in the product master. The discussion included troubleshooting a purchase order creation issue where a material status field was blocking the process, and Rohit demonstrated how to monitor and resolve stuck deliveries in the RFC queues using transactions SMQ2 for inbound and SMQ1 for outbound queues.

S4 and EWM Delivery Process

Rohit explained the process of handling inbound and outbound deliveries between S4 and EWM systems, clarifying that distributed deliveries get stuck in queues rather than remaining at the source level. He identified potential causes for stuck deliveries including missing distribution models, missing master data extensions to EWM, and interface/integration issues. The discussion concluded with instructions on using the PRDF transaction to view inbound deliveries for a warehouse, including how to set default values and navigate between header and line item information.

Warehouse Delivery System Demonstration

Rohit demonstrated how to search and view inbound deliveries in the warehouse system, showing both direct execution and advanced search options using various parameters like purchase order and bill of lading. He explained the difference between list view and form view for displaying delivery details, and discussed the concept of Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) which was not available in their embedded EWM system. Rohit also covered the modify and reject functions, explaining that while deliveries can be rejected for incorrect shipments, the document remains in the system and the process is reversed rather than deleted.

EWM Inbound Delivery Process Overview

Rohit explained the process of inbound delivery in EWM, covering key functions like unloading, goods receipt, and put-away, and clarified that these actions replicate in S4. He detailed how to handle errors, such as wrong shipments, through rejection or vendor returns, and explained the differences between unloading and goods receipt processes. Rohit also demonstrated how to view and manage additional data, including statuses, weights, and text references, within the system, emphasizing that business partners are not required in EWM as they are automatically reflected from S4.

Yard Management and Logistics Concepts

Rohit explained the concepts of yard management and logistics, distinguishing between embedded EWM, yard management, and yard logistics modules based on control levels over yard activities. He demonstrated the put-away process in EWM, including creating a warehouse task and confirming it, while highlighting the need for proper configuration of storage type search sequences and stock types. The team discussed the differences between PRDI and MON transactions, with Rohit clarifying that PRDI is used for processing specific deliveries while MON is for monitoring warehouse activities. Rohit agreed to provide configuration documents and review mandatory inbound process steps in the next session.