What is customs blocked stock in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: customs blocked stock

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Stock quantity that is in temporary storage. It cannot be used, in other words, sent to a different plant or customer, or consumed in production. Only putaway and warehouse-internal movements are possible. The customs blocked stock is mapped using separate stock types.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Customs blocked stock is a type of inventory in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) that is held in a customs warehouse and cannot be moved until the customs authorities have released it. This type of inventory is typically used for goods that are imported from outside the country and must be cleared by customs before they can be used.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP EWM, customs blocked stock is managed using the Customs Blocked Stock (CBS) module. This module allows users to track and manage the inventory that is held in customs warehouses, as well as to monitor the progress of the customs clearance process. The CBS module also provides users with detailed information about the status of their customs blocked stock, including the expected date of release and any additional documents or information that may be required for clearance.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When managing customs blocked stock in SAP EWM, it is important to ensure that all necessary documents and information are provided to the customs authorities in a timely manner. This will help to ensure that the clearance process is completed as quickly as possible and that the inventory can be released and put into use.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about managing customs blocked stock in SAP EWM, please refer to the official SAP documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are several online resources available that provide detailed guidance on how to use the CBS module in SAP EWM.