What is auxiliary product in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: auxiliary product

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: One or more auxiliary products are used to perform an activity. An auxiliary product can be a packaging material, an auxiliary packaging material or a product. Examples: Paint, pallet, label, lid, carton.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Auxiliary products are materials that are used in the production process, but are not part of the final product. They are typically used to support the production process, such as lubricants, cleaning agents, and other materials. In SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM), auxiliary products are managed in the same way as regular products, with their own stock levels and inventory management rules. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Auxiliary products can be managed in SAP EWM in the same way as regular products. They can be added to the system with their own stock levels and inventory management rules. The system will then track the stock levels of these auxiliary products and alert users when they need to be replenished. Additionally, users can set up rules for how these auxiliary products should be handled in the warehouse, such as which locations they should be stored in or which processes they should be used for. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up auxiliary products in SAP EWM, it is important to ensure that they are properly labeled and tracked. This will help ensure that they are used correctly and that their stock levels are accurately monitored. Additionally, it is important to set up rules for how these auxiliary products should be handled in the warehouse, such as which locations they should be stored in or which processes they should be used for. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on managing auxiliary products in SAP EWM, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/EXTENDED_WAREHOUSE_MANAGEMENT/9000000150/en-US