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

SAP Term: checkpoint

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Location where vehicles and transportation units arrive at the yard or depart from the yard. A checkpoint can be a physical gate at the entrance to the yard or a virtual gate from which data can be transferred electronically.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A checkpoint in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM) is a point in a process where the system checks to see if certain conditions have been met. It is used to ensure that the process is running smoothly and that all necessary steps have been completed. Checkpoints can be used to trigger alerts or notifications, or to pause the process until the conditions are met. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Checkpoints can be set up in SAP EWM by defining the conditions that must be met before the process can continue. These conditions can include things like stock levels, delivery dates, or other criteria. Once the conditions are set, the system will check for them at each checkpoint and either continue with the process or pause it until the conditions are met. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up checkpoints in SAP EWM, it is important to make sure that they are set up correctly so that they do not cause unnecessary delays in the process. It is also important to make sure that all of the necessary conditions are included so that the system can accurately check for them. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Checkpoints are just one of many features available in SAP EWM. Other features include inventory management, order management, and warehouse management. All of these features work together to ensure that processes run smoothly and efficiently.