What is maximum quantity in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: maximum quantity

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Maximum quantity that is permitted for a specific product in a storage type or a fixed bin. The maximum quantity is a threshold value that the stock should not exceed. The maximum quantity is required, for . example, for replenishment control.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Maximum quantity is a feature in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM) that allows users to set a maximum quantity for a particular item in a warehouse. This feature helps to ensure that the warehouse does not become overstocked with any particular item. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the maximum quantity feature, users must first set up the item in the warehouse. Once the item is set up, users can then set the maximum quantity for that item. This can be done by going to the “Warehouse Management” tab in SAP EWM and selecting “Maximum Quantity” from the drop-down menu. From there, users can enter the maximum quantity for the item and save their changes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the maximum quantity for an item, it is important to consider how much of that item is typically used in a given period of time. This will help ensure that the warehouse does not become overstocked with any particular item. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the maximum quantity for items as needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up and using the maximum quantity feature in SAP EWM, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on this topic. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.