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

activity area - Overview

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Logical area of the warehouse, which groups storage bins together with regards to specific warehouse activities. Examples of activity areas: Putaway Picking Physical inventory

activity area - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Activity area is a term used in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM) to refer to a specific area of the warehouse where goods are stored and activities are performed. It is a logical grouping of storage bins and resources that are used to manage the flow of goods within the warehouse. Activity areas can be used to define different types of storage, such as bulk storage, picking areas, and staging areas.
  
  How to use it: 
  Activity areas can be used to define different types of storage in the warehouse. For example, a bulk storage area could be defined as an activity area, and all the bins within that area would be assigned to that activity area. Similarly, a picking area could be defined as an activity area, and all the resources associated with that area would be assigned to that activity area. Activity areas can also be used to define different types of activities, such as picking, packing, and shipping.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining activity areas in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM), it is important to consider the size and layout of the warehouse. Activity areas should be designed in such a way that they are easy to manage and navigate. Additionally, it is important to consider how resources will be allocated within each activity area in order to maximize efficiency.
  
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