Warehouse Management Options in SAP S/4HANA

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SAP S/4HANA warehouse options card

• Inventory management only: stock per plant and storage location; no warehouse number.
• Warehouse management: warehouse number, storage types, bins, warehouse tasks and orders.
• Embedded EWM (in-stack): inside S/4HANA, shared master data, upgraded with the ERP.
• Decentralized EWM (extra-stack): separate system, several ERPs, works during ERP downtime; needs integration.
• Basic vs advanced: confirm in the Feature Scope Description; check licensing before design sign-off.
• LE-WM is compatibility scope: on-premise use rights ended May 31, 2026; cloud subscriptions (RISE) run longer (check Note 2269324 for the current date; usage check Note 2399707).
• Stock Room Management reuses LE-WM but lacks waves, cross-docking, yard, VAS and more.
• Test inbound, outbound, internal and inventory scenarios, plus exceptions and volume.
• Test on the floor: devices, labels, printers, roles.
• Reconcile migrated bin stock with the old warehouse and inventory management.
• Detroit: EWM warehouse 1710 manages 171R (dock) and 171A (available, picking); 171B, 171S and 171L stay at IM level.