Understanding different Warehouse Tasks for optimal operations in SAP EWM

In the dynamic realm of EWM, the efficiency of product movements plays a pivotal role in warehouse operations.

Let's explore two crucial elements that allow flexibility in warehouse operations:

1. Product warehouse tasks (Product WT)
2. Handling Unit warehouse task (HU WT).

1. Product WT

• This document aids EWM in moving products, encompassing both physical goods movements and changes in stock.
• Contains all necessary information for executing the physical transfer of products within, into, or out of the warehouse, involving movement between storage bins.

• When the planned quantity doesn't match the actual quantity moved, EWM addresses the difference, recording and managing it through a designated "difference interface."

• A product WT holds crucial information, detailing what, how much, and where goods should move.
• Product WT sets aside quantities, making them unavailable for other tasks.
• For stock operations like goods receipt, goods issue, or transfer postings, the product WT efficiently manages stock changes.

2. HU WT

• Supports EWM in HU movements, primarily focusing on the transfer of HU's within the warehouse.
• Holds all needed info for moving HU's within the warehouse, including exceptions for complex loading and unloading processes.

• Confirming a HU WT signals task completion and goods' arrival, and post-confirmation, it serves to document movements in the warehouse.

• Every HU WT contains information for executing a goods movement, outlining specifics such as the HU, the source storage bin, and the destination storage bin.
• The HU WT always incorporates a structured item highlighting the source and destination bins for the HU.
• Importantly, HU WT maintains flexibility by not reserving quantities.

Brandon M. Polo SAP EWM