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WM & Ewm

The document compares SAP EWM and WM warehouse management systems. SAP EWM provides more advanced functionality for complex warehouses but also has higher implementation costs. SAP WM provides basic functionality sufficient for some warehouses and is simpler to implement and use.

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WM & Ewm

The document compares SAP EWM and WM warehouse management systems. SAP EWM provides more advanced functionality for complex warehouses but also has higher implementation costs. SAP WM provides basic functionality sufficient for some warehouses and is simpler to implement and use.

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SAP EWM vs WM

SAP Warehouse Management (WM) end of support is calendared for 2025. A few of the components will be included in Stock Room Management in S/4HANA, but
SAP recommends moving to the more robust Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) as users transition from SAP ECC. Since most warehouses won’t have the
functionality they need with only Stock Room Management, it’s natural to consider a transition to EWM. However, how does an SAP EWM vs WM comparison
stack up and which is the right option for your warehouse?

What is SAP WM?


SAP WM gives warehouses the tools they need to process goods movement and manage inventory. With SAP WM, operations can:
 Establish and support the warehouse’s structure
 Determine optimal storage bins for stock
 Locate bins for picking
 Accurately manage stock transfers
 Replenish stock
SAP WM interfaces with other SAP modules, such as Sales and Distribution, Quality Management, and Production Planning to share data for delivery and inspection
documents and to provide raw materials for production.

What is SAP EWM?


SAP EWM is designed to manage complex warehouse processes and enhance operational visibility. In addition to the functionality of SAP WM, SAP EWM enables:
 Storage and handling unit management
 Yard management
 Advanced replenishment
 Cross-docking
 Loading and unloading
 Vehicle and transportation unit management
 Slotting and rearrangement
 Dynamic cycle counting
 Labor management
 Standard voice picking
 Packing planning
 Dock appointment scheduling
 Scale integration
 Kit to stock and kit to order
 Analytics enablement
SAP EWM includes a material flow system, Transportation Management and Production Planning integration, a quality inspection engine, and Value-Added Services.
In addition, SAP EWM includes a warehouse cockpit feature that allows operators to view the warehouse and track activities graphically. It also enables proper
hazardous materials packaging, handling, and transportation.
Users will also have the option to use Embedded EWM (default with SAP S/4HANA) or Decentralized EWM. The decentralized model provides greater scalability,
enabling SAP EWM to connect with multiple enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and warehouse automation systems, the freedom to upgrade independent of
SAP’s roadmap, and enhanced reliability and uptime since the system can run independently of the ERP.

SAP EWM vs WM, A Side-by-Side Comparison

Warehouse Management Feature SAP WM SAP EWM

Stock management at storage locations x x

Bin management x x

Placement strategies x x

Removal strategies x x

Pick logic x x

Replenishment x x

Standard RF technology x x

Storage unit management x x


Handling unit management x x

Yard management x x

Enhanced RF technologies x

Task and resource management x

Expected goods receipt x

Value-added services x

Opportunistic cross-docking x

Dynamic cycle counting x

Unloading and loading of transportation units x

Deconsolidation x

Slotting and rearrangements x

Labor management x

Task interleaving x

Voice picking x

Material flow system integration x

Analytics enablement x

Integration with SAP Transportation Management x

Dock appointment scheduling x

Standard weigh scale integration x

SAP EWM vs WM: What Are the Differences?


When you compare SAP EWM vs. WM, you’ll notice some differences in how they work. The primary difference is material master data. In SAP WM, it’s covered
by MM01 (Warehouse Management 1 and 2). In SAP EWM, however, there are two options. One is to use MM01 for certain transactions, and the other is to manage
master data in the SAP EWM transaction /SCWM/MAT1. Also, master data exchanges no longer take place through the Core Interface (CIF), which becomes
obsolete with SAP S/4HANA.
However, an SAP EWM vs. WM comparison must include the operations that get the most value from each warehouse management system. SAP EWM is capable of
helping a warehouse efficiently manage a complex e-commerce operation. It automates bin management and supports voice picking, providing high-volume
warehouses with greater efficiency, accuracy, and throughput. Its resource management capabilities enable tighter cost control. It also gives warehouses more
flexibility than SAP WM, for example, mixed and layered pallets, advanced labor management for time tracking, shift management, and performance evaluations.
You also need to recognize that along with SAP EWM benefit pros, there are also some cons. Implementation and testing can be time-consuming and costly, and it
may require extensive training for the warehouse team.
On the other hand, SAP WM provides a feature set more suited to warehouses that need basic functionality. It manages efficient stock processing, goods receipt,
picking and putaway, and maintaining inventory systematically and cost-effectively. It’s also simpler to implement and use.
SAP WM users considering the transition from SAP WM to SAP EWM will have much more functionality than in the past – but it may be much more than they need.

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