Jun 25, 20232 min read

SAP EWM Warehouse Structure Elements

SAP EWM Warehouse Structure Elements

In this blog we are going to discuss about the different structure elements that are required in SAP Extended Warehouse Management

Types of Structure Elements

The Warehouse consists of the following elements in the hierarchical structure

Warehouse Number
Storage Type
Storage Section
Storage Bin
Activity Area

The warehouse number is a highest organizational unit and storage bin is smallest organizational unit in a Warehouse.

1) Warehouse Number

Each warehouse consists of warehouse number which is at highest level in a warehouse management system. It is represented by 4 digit alpha numeric key. Each warehouse number consists of a sub structure that maps the warehouse number relationship.

2) Define Warehouse Number Control

3) Define Number Range

4) Storage Type

There are different types of storage where products are physically stored in a warehouse such as;

Goods Receipt
Goods Issue
Open Storage
Bulk Storage
Rack Storage

A Storage type is represents by four character name and shows a physical or logical subdivision of a warehouse. A storage type can consists of one or more storage sections and bins. A storage type is defined by the role it is used for in a warehouse.

A storage type can be used for following roles

Door: Door of warehouse
Standard Storage Type: Physical Area where product are stored in a warehouse
Identification Point: An area where products are labeled identified or cross checked during a goods receipt process.
Pick Point: Goods are packed when a goods picking process start.
Work Center: This represents an area in the warehouse where deconsolidation, quality inspection or VAS processing is done.