What is counting rule in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: counting rule

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Specifies whether a delivery document item should be counted. For example, it specifies that the system should count 20% of the delivery document items with a delivery quantity smaller than 10.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Counting rule is a feature in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM) that allows users to define the rules for counting and recording inventory. It enables users to define the number of items to be counted, the frequency of counting, and the method of counting. The counting rule also allows users to define the criteria for when a count should be performed, such as when a certain amount of time has passed since the last count or when a certain amount of inventory has been received. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the counting rule feature in SAP EWM, users must first create a counting rule. This can be done by navigating to the “Counting Rules” tab in the EWM system and selecting “Create Counting Rule”. From there, users can enter the details of their desired counting rule, such as the number of items to be counted, the frequency of counting, and the method of counting. Once the counting rule is created, it can be applied to any inventory item or location in the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a counting rule in SAP EWM, it is important to consider how often counts should be performed. Too frequent counts can lead to unnecessary costs and too infrequent counts can lead to inaccurate inventory records. It is also important to consider which method of counting should be used for each item or location. Different methods may be more suitable for different types of items or locations. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using counting rules in SAP EWM, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on Counting Rules in EWM (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/EXTENDED_WAREHOUSE_MANAGEMENT/9.4/en-US).