S/4HANA Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
Streamline receiving, putaway, picking,
packing, and shipping processes across your supply chain.
Maintenance Planners
Course Overview
This curriculum equips warehouse, maintenance, and operations teams to execute all core material‑handling activities within SAP EWM. Participants learn how to manage inbound receiving, put away, picking, packing, staging, and shipping using Warehouse Tasks, Handling Units, and RF scanners. The program builds confidence in monitoring warehouse activities, resolving exceptions, and maintaining accurate stock levels. By the end of the training, teams will operate with higher efficiency, improved visibility, and stronger coordination across supply chain and maintenance functions.
The Hull Software Methodology
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Pre-Training System Audit: We identify the bottlenecks in your Procure-to-Pay workflow and inventory tracking before we teach a single class.
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Role-Based Curriculum: We tailor the training to your specific business rules, separating the curriculum for Buyers, Warehouse Staff, and Supply Chain Leadership.
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Post-Training Hypercare: Optional on-site or remote floor support to ensure zero downtime and accurate goods receipts during shift transitions.
Module 1: Introduction to SAP EWM
- What is Extended Warehouse Management
- Difference between WM vs EWM
- EWM Architecture (Basic overview)
- Understanding Decentral vs Embedded EWM
- Key Master Data used in EWM
- Products
- Storage Bins
- Activity Areas
- Work Centers
- Warehouse Process Types
Module 2: Master Data for End Users
- Product Master (Basic fields relevant to users)
- Packaging Specifications
- Storage Bin Structure
- Handling Units (HUs)
- Business Partners (Customer, Vendor, Carrier)
- Warehouse Layout Overview
Module 3: Inbound Process (Receiving)
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Process Flow
PO → ASN → Inbound Delivery → EWM Inbound Delivery → GR → Putaway
End‑User Activities
- Monitor inbound deliveries
- Check ASN & expected goods
- Unloading
- GR posting in EWM
- HU creation & labeling
- Putaway tasks
- Confirm warehouse tasks
- Exception handling (shortage, overage, damage)
Key Transactions / Apps
- /SCWM/PRDI – Inbound Delivery
- /SCWM/GR – Goods Receipt
- /SCWM/TO_CONF – WT Confirmation
- RF Transactions for inbound
Module 4: Outbound Process (Shipping)
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Process Flow
Sales Order → Outbound Delivery → Picking → Packing → Staging → Loading → PGI
End‑User Activities
- Monitor outbound deliveries
- Picking tasks
- HU creation & packing
- Staging & loading
- PGI
- Exception handling (missing stock, substitutions)
Key Transactions / Apps
- /SCWM/PRDO – Outbound Delivery
- /SCWM/PICK – Picking
- /SCWM/PACK – Packing
- RF Picking & Packing
Module 5: Internal Warehouse Processes
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Replenishment
- Automatic vs Manual
- Confirming replenishment tasks
Physical Inventory
- Cycle counting
- PI document creation
- Counting & recounting
- Difference posting
Stock Transfers
- Bin‑to‑bin transfer
- HU transfer
- Ad-hoc warehouse tasks
Key Transactions
- /SCWM/ADHU – HU Adjustments
- /SCWM/PI – Physical Inventory
- /SCWM/TO_CONF – WT Confirmation
Module 6: Handling Units (HUs) & Packaging
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- What is an HU
- HU creation
- HU printing
- HU hierarchy
- HU consolidation
- HU deconsolidation
- HU stock overview
Key Transactions
- /SCWM/HUMO – HU Monitor
- /SCWM/PACK – Packing
Module 7: RF (Radio Frequency) Transactions
- Logging into RF
- RF menus
- RF inbound
- RF outbound
- RF internal movements
- RF physical inventory
- Scanning best practices
Module 8: Warehouse Monitoring & Reporting
- Warehouse Monitor overview
- Monitoring inbound/outbound
- Monitoring open tasks
- Exception codes
- Alerts & notifications
Key Transaction
- /SCWM/MON – Warehouse Monitor
Module 9: Quality Management in EWM (If applicable)
- QI documents
- Inspection lot processing
- Usage decision
- Stock posting after inspection
Module 10: End‑User Hands‑On Practice Scenarios
Inbound
- Receive PO
- Create HU
- Putaway using RF
Outbound
- Pick & pack
- Create HU
- Load & PGI
Internal
- Bin‑to‑bin transfer
- Cycle count
- Replenishment
Module 11: Final Assessment & Certification
- Practical test
- Scenario‑based evaluation
- Q&A session
- Certificate of completion