What is activity in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: activity

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: An activity in a warehouse that triggers goods movements. Examples of activities: Perform physical inventory Perform picking Perform replenishment Perform putaway An activity must be uniquely assigned to a warehouse process category.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Activity in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM) is a type of task that is used to define the sequence of steps that are necessary to complete a process. It is used to define the order in which tasks are performed and the resources that are required to complete them. Activities can be assigned to different resources, such as personnel, machines, or vehicles. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Activities can be created in SAP EWM by selecting the “Create Activity” option from the menu. This will open a window where you can enter the details of the activity, such as its name, description, and the resources that will be required to complete it. Once you have entered all of the necessary information, you can save the activity and assign it to a resource. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating activities in SAP EWM, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is entered correctly. This includes ensuring that all of the resources required for the activity are specified correctly and that any dependencies between activities are taken into account. Additionally, it is important to ensure that activities are assigned to the correct resources so that they can be completed efficiently. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on activities in SAP EWM, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/EXTENDED_WAREHOUSE_MANAGEMENT/9.5/en-US.