SAP C_S4EWM_2023 SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Extended Warehouse Management Exam Practice Test

To connect SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) with the programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in a Material Flow System (MFS), these steps are followed:

Activate the Link to Subsystems Using the ALE Interface on the Warehouse Number (A):

ALE (Application Link Enabling) interface is used for integrating external systems.

The warehouse number setup includes enabling the ALE connection to communicate with subsystems like MFS.

Use an RFC Adapter to Connect with the TCP/IP Socket Server of the PLC (D):

SAP EWM communicates with PLCs through the Material Flow System (MFS) using an RFC (Remote Function Call) adapter.

The RFC adapter connects to the TCP/IP socket server of the PLC to transmit and receive data directly.

Incorrect Options:

B: Sending IDocs via a Post Processing Framework (PPF) is not a standard communication method for PLC integration in MFS.

C: Direct integration using ABAP Push Channels is not applicable for MFS scenarios.

References:

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Documentation for MFS Configuration

SAP Help Portal: Material Flow System in EWM

The packing profile assigned to the warehouse order creation rule determines how items are packed into handling units. Key options include:

A. Consider Length, Width, and Height:

Ensures that the dimensions of goods are considered for optimized packing into handling units.

C. Use a Simple Algorithm, a Complex Algorithm, or a BAdI:

Packing logic can be defined using simple or complex algorithms, or custom implementations via a BAdI (Business Add-In).

D. Skip a Warehouse Task That No Longer Fits Into the Pick Handling Unit:

Allows the system to skip tasks when items exceed the capacity of the handling unit.

Incorrect Options:

B: Creating items for packaging materials in the outbound delivery is not a standard packing profile feature.

E: Limiting the number of items packed is typically managed via capacity constraints, not packing profiles.

References:

SAP Help Portal: Packing Profile in Warehouse Order Creation

SAP EWM Documentation: Packing Profile Customization

Waves in SAP EWM are created to group and manage tasks for outbound delivery. They can be created as follows:

B. Manually during planning in the shipping cockpit:

Planners can create waves manually in the shipping cockpit based on delivery priorities and schedules.

D. Automatically when an outbound delivery order is created:

The system can automatically generate waves when an outbound delivery order is created, based on predefined wave templates.

Incorrect Options:

A: Warehouse tasks are linked to wave execution but do not trigger wave creation.

C: Production material requests are unrelated to wave creation, which is primarily for outbound processing.

References:

SAP Help Portal: Wave Management Configuration

SAP EWM Documentation: Shipping Cockpit and Wave Creation

The ABC analysis in SAP EWM uses warehouse activities as a basis to classify products or storage locations. Specifically:

A. Confirmed Warehouse Tasks:

The frequency or quantity of warehouse tasks confirms the movement or importance of products, serving as the basis for ABC classification.

Incorrect Options:

B: Occupied bins are unrelated to ABC classification.

C: Inbound and outbound documents are not used for ABC analysis.

D: Counted stock reflects physical inventory results, not ABC classification.

References:

SAP Help Portal: ABC Analysis Configuration

SAP EWM Documentation: Warehouse Task Basis for ABC Analysis

Automatic wave creation in SAP EWM requires the following prerequisites:

A. Conditions and Condition Records Exist:

Conditions and their associated records are used to define when and how waves are triggered.

This ensures that wave creation happens automatically based on predefined business rules.

B. Wave Templates with One or More Options Are Defined:

Wave templates must be created to define parameters such as the wave type and processing options.

These templates act as a blueprint for automatic wave generation.

Incorrect Options:

C: Split items are unrelated to wave creation.

D: The release method "Automatic" is optional; conditions and templates govern wave creation.

References:

SAP Help Portal: Wave Management and Configuration

SAP EWM Documentation: Automatic Wave Creation

A staging area in SAP EWM serves the following purposes:

B. An Area Used for the Interim Storage of Goods in the Warehouse:

It is used as a temporary location for goods before their next process step, such as loading or putaway.

D. A Section in a Storage Type with the Staging Area Group Storage Type Role:

Staging areas are defined as sections within specific storage types, classified under the "Staging Area Group" role for organizing goods.

Incorrect Options:

A: While staging areas may support production, they are not restricted to production storage.

C: The inbound section of a packing work center is not a staging area by definition.

References:

SAP Help Portal: Staging Area Configuration

SAP EWM Documentation: Storage Types and Staging Areas

 Storage Bin-Specific Physical Inventory Procedures

Low Stock (A): Triggered when stock in a bin falls below a predefined threshold.

Zero Stock (B): Conducted when a bin is expected to be empty, ensuring no discrepancies.

 Excluded Options

C (Periodic): Applies to storage bins or sections but is not bin-specific.

D (Ad Hoc): Can be applied to multiple bins but is not restricted to specific bins.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Physical Inventory Procedures in SAP EWM for setup details.

 Hot-Spot Functionality in the Warehouse Management Monitor

A hot-spot is an interactive element in the Warehouse Management Monitor that allows you to trigger predefined actions directly on a selected object.

Example: Clicking on a hot-spot in the monitor can execute a method such as releasing a warehouse task or reprocessing an object.

 Excluded Options

Option A: Creating a basic measurement service is not a hot-spot function; it is part of cockpit configuration.

Option C: Switching between list and form views is a UI navigation feature, not specific to hot-spots.

Option D: Calling a UI interface can be indirectly related but is not the primary function of a hot-spot.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to SAP documentation under Warehouse Management Monitor Functions and Features for more details.

Both slotting and the ABC analysis are used for optimizing storage and warehouse processes by setting specific parameters:

A. Putaway Control Indicator:

Determines the putaway strategy for materials based on their classification during slotting or ABC analysis.

C. Storage Section Indicator:

Defines the storage section within a storage type, guiding where materials should be stored.

Incorrect Options:

B: Cycle counting indicators are not directly set by slotting or ABC analysis but relate to inventory processes.

D: Replenishment quantities are not influenced by these functions.

References:

SAP EWM Documentation: Slotting and ABC Analysis

Two-step picking in SAP EWM is configured at the warehouse number level. This configuration ensures:

B. Warehouse number:

Two-step picking is activated for the entire warehouse and applies to all processes requiring it.

It facilitates the efficient picking of large quantities in the first step and sorting for specific deliveries in the second step.

Incorrect Options:

A, C, D: While activity areas, storage sections, and storage types influence picking strategies, the two-step picking configuration is done at the warehouse level.

References:

SAP Help Portal: Two-Step Picking Configuration

SAP EWM Documentation: Picking Strategies

 Function of an Activity Area

Stock Search Sequence (B): Determines the sequence in which storage types and bins are searched during warehouse task creation.

Warehouse Order Size/Volume (D): Influences the grouping of tasks to form warehouse orders, ensuring efficient resource allocation.

 Excluded Options

A (Resource Work Area): Activity areas do not directly control resource assignments.

C (Staging Area Doors): Controlled by staging area and door assignments, not activity areas.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Activity Area Setup and Usage in EWM for configuration details.

 Exception Codes in SAP EWM

Exception codes manage deviations during warehouse processes.

Internal Exception Code (B): Customer-specific exception codes must be mapped to internal system codes to define their behavior and subsequent actions.

 Excluded Options

Business Context (A): Defines general business scenarios but is not directly required for exception code assignment.

Workflow as Follow-On Action (C): While workflows can be triggered, this is not mandatory for exception code setup.

Process Step (D): Process steps use exception codes but are not a prerequisite for assigning them.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Exception Management and Code Assignment in SAP EWM configuration guides.

To set up yard management for two warehouse numbers sharing the same physical yard:

B. Define a storage type for a yard in one of the warehouse numbers, and connect the yard with doors to the other warehouse number:

This setup ensures that yard management functionality is centrally configured while allowing goods movement between the warehouses through connected doors.

Incorrect Options:

A: Common checkpoints do not establish yard management connectivity.

C: Defining storage types without connections does not enable yard management.

D: Connecting storage types with doors to each other is not a standard configuration for yard management.

References:

SAP EWM Documentation: Yard Management Configuration

SAP Help Portal: Managing Shared Yards

The Received on Dock (ROD) and Available for Sale (AFS) storage locations are used to manage stock in different stages of inbound processing. Specifically:

D. Distinguish material that is still in inbound processing from material that has reached the final bins:

ROD is used for materials that have been received but are still undergoing inbound processing (e.g., inspection, staging).

AFS represents materials that have completed processing and are available for customer sales or allocation.

Incorrect Options:

A: Quality inspection is controlled via stock types, not ROD and AFS.

B: Vendor-owned stock is managed through special stock indicators.

C: Sales order assignment is managed through specific stock categorizations, not ROD and AFS.

References:

SAP Help Portal: Stock Segmentation Using ROD and AFS

SAP EWM Documentation: Storage Location Control

Semi-System-Guided Processing

In this mode, the system provides some guidance while allowing the user to make decisions, such as selecting specific handling units for processing.

Handling Unit Selection (B): The mobile user can manually choose which handling unit to process, enabling flexibility in task execution.

Excluded Options

Option A (Select the batch): Batch selection is typically governed by system rules during task creation.

Option C (Select the source bin): The system pre-determines the source bin in semi-system-guided processing.

Option D (Create ad hoc warehouse tasks): This is a separate manual process, not part of semi-system-guided workflows.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Mobile Processing Options in SAP EWM for a detailed understanding of semi-system-guided workflows.

A storage group in SAP EWM provides the following functionalities:

B. Assign it to Multiple Storage Bins:

Storage groups can group multiple bins for logical or operational purposes.

C. Use it in Process-Oriented and Layout-Oriented Storage Control:

Storage groups are critical for defining steps in process-oriented or layout-oriented storage control, especially when managing complex storage operations.

Incorrect Options:

A: Storage types are defined independently, and storage groups do not directly break them down.

D: There is no direct configuration for assigning a storage group as an intermediate storage group.

References:

SAP EWM Documentation: Storage Group Configuration

SAP Help Portal: Using Storage Groups in Storage Control

Outbound process steps in SAP EWM include:

A. Value-Added Services:

These activities, such as kitting or labeling, are part of outbound processes to prepare goods for shipping.

C. Remove from Stock:

Removing stock involves picking goods from storage locations for outbound delivery.

Incorrect Options:

B: Quality inspection is typically part of inbound processes.

D: Putaway is an inbound process step.

References:

SAP Help Portal: Outbound Process Steps in EWM

 SAP Dock Appointment Scheduling Integration

To integrate SAP Dock Appointment Scheduling, key structural objects include:

Docking Locations (A): Defines physical or logical dock locations for vehicle arrivals.

Loading Points (D): Represents locations within docks for loading/unloading activities.

 Excluded Options

B (Staging Areas): Staging areas manage goods movement, not dock scheduling.

C (Yards): Yards manage vehicle storage, not directly related to dock scheduling.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Dock Appointment Scheduling and EWM Integration documentation.

 Tailored Measurement Services

Tailored measurement services build upon basic measurement services (A) for foundational metrics.

They also utilize calculated measurement services (C) for aggregating and deriving advanced KPIs.

 Excluded Options

Option B: Tailored measurement services are not specifically designed for SAP BW.

Option D: Graphical warehouse layouts do not directly display tailored services.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Measurement Services Configuration in EWM for comprehensive details.

 Labor Management Activation

To utilize labor management effectively, it must be activated at the warehouse number and internal process step level, as these define the operational tasks within the warehouse.

 Excluded Options

A (External Process Step): External steps are not used for labor tracking.

C (Warehouse Process Type): While process types are relevant, labor management activation occurs at a higher level.

D (Labor Activity): Labor activity is defined within labor management but not used for activation.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Labor Management Activation and Configuration in EWM.

To explore released APIs, use:

A. SAP Business Accelerator Hub:

Centralized repository for discovering and accessing released APIs from SAP.

Offers comprehensive API documentation, examples, and usage scenarios.

Incorrect Options:

B: SAP Application Interface Framework supports interface management but is not used for API exploration.

C: SAP Integration Suite enables integration scenarios but does not focus on API exploration.

References:

SAP Help Portal: SAP Business Accelerator Hub Overview

SAP Documentation: API Management and Access

Objects Assignable to a Resource

Queue (A): Assigning a queue to a resource ensures tasks in SAP EWM are routed to the correct resource for execution. Queues act as a logical group of tasks.

Bin Access Type (B): Defines how a resource can access bins based on accessibility requirements (e.g., high racks, ground-level storage).

Resource Type (C): Defines the capabilities of a resource, such as forklifts or manual labor, ensuring task assignment aligns with resource capabilities.

Excluded Options

Handling Unit Type (D): Handling unit types are not directly assigned to resources.

Resource Group (E): While resource groups are used to group similar resources, they are not directly assigned to resources.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to SAP EWM documentation under Resource Management and Queue Assignment for the configuration details.

A direct outbound delivery order is created for scenarios where goods are directly moved out of the warehouse without standard intermediate steps. The applicable processes include:

A. Scrapping:

Used to dispose of damaged or obsolete stock directly from the warehouse.

D. Issue to Cost Center:

Materials issued for internal consumption or to a specific cost center.

E. Direct Sales:

Goods sold directly from the warehouse to customers, bypassing typical outbound processing.

Incorrect Options:

B: Replenishment involves internal movements and does not create outbound delivery orders.

C: Inventory differences are adjusted during inventory procedures, not via outbound deliveries.

References:

SAP Help Portal: Direct Outbound Delivery Order Scenarios

SAP EWM Documentation: Outbound Delivery Order Processing

 Opportunistic Cross-Docking

Opportunistic cross-docking is configured to move goods directly from inbound to outbound without intermediate storage.

Warehouse (A): Must be enabled at the warehouse level to activate cross-docking processes.

Product (A): Configured at the product level to identify eligible materials for cross-docking.

 Excluded Options

B (Warehouse and Document Type): Document type is not involved in cross-docking configuration.

C & D: Storage type and warehouse process type configurations are related to stock handling but not cross-docking.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Cross-Docking Configuration in SAP EWM for setup details.

Understanding Document Types in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition and Extended Warehouse Management (EWM):Document types in EWM are used to categorize and define various processes like inbound, outbound, internal, and production activities. These document types also influence the way the system processes the underlying transactions.

System Profiles in EWM:System profiles in Extended Warehouse Management are predefined by SAP. They represent standard configurations essential for core processes and ensure consistency across different implementations. These profiles are associated with document types to define process-specific settings, such as warehouse process types, item category determination, or movement types.

Key Points About System Profiles:

System profiles, such as document category profiles or warehouse order creation rules, are delivered by SAP as part of the standard configuration.

These profiles are not editable or changeable by customers or consultants. This limitation ensures that critical functionalities behave as intended without customizations impacting the integrity of the system.

Customers must align their process design with these predefined profiles or utilize SAP-recommended enhancements for specific needs.

Implications for New Document Types:When creating new document types, you cannot define your own system profiles for them. Instead, you must rely on the system profiles already provided by SAP. This restriction reinforces adherence to best practices and simplifies system maintenance.

Why Option B is Correct:The profiles are predefined and not changeable, which aligns with SAP’s standardized approach to managing EWM configurations. Other options are incorrect because:

Option A: You cannot define your own profiles.

Option C: Business Configuration Sets (BC Sets) are optional templates and do not replace system profiles.

Option D: While profiles are associated with document types, they are not custom-defined; they are predefined.

References:

SAP Help Portal: SAP EWM Configuration Guide

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Documentation

SAP EWM Solution Architect Handbook

 Features of the Clean Core Dashboard

SAP For Me (A): The dashboard is accessible via the SAP For Me portal, offering centralized insights.

Partner Access (D): Customers can extend access to their implementation partners for collaborative monitoring.

 Excluded Options

B: The clean core dashboard is not tenant-specific and is a general management tool.

C: It is primarily used in SAP S/4HANA Cloud editions but not universally supported in all editions.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Clean Core Dashboard Features in SAP For Me Documentation.

 Warehouse Orders

A warehouse order groups operations to be performed in the warehouse, such as putaway or picking. It can include:

Warehouse Requests (A): These are requests for inbound, outbound, or internal operations.

Physical Inventory Items (B): Items flagged for counting during physical inventory processes.

 Excluded Options

Warehouse Tasks (C): Tasks are detailed operations but are not directly part of a warehouse order.

Wave Items (D): Wave items are part of planning waves, not directly included in orders.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Warehouse Order Management and Structure in SAP EWM Help documentation for comprehensive details.

 Elements to Which a Storage Process Can Be Assigned

Warehouse Order Creation Rule (C): A storage process can be linked to define how tasks are grouped into orders.

Warehouse Process Type (D): Determines the specific process steps within the storage process flow.

 Excluded Options

A (Storage Group): Not a valid assignment for a storage process.

B (Activity Area): Used for defining task groupings, but not directly assignable to storage processes.

 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition Reference

Refer to Storage Process Configuration and Assignment in SAP EWM for comprehensive details.