What is time unit in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: time unit

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Central characteristic in the warehouse number. The time unit specifies the unit in which specific time information is processed in Warehouse Management.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Time unit is a unit of measure used in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM) to define the duration of an activity. It is used to calculate the time required for a task or process, such as the time needed to pick an item from a warehouse shelf. Time units are typically expressed in minutes, hours, or days. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Time units are used in SAP EWM to define the duration of activities such as picking, packing, and loading. The time unit is used to calculate the total time required for a task or process. For example, if an item needs to be picked from a warehouse shelf, the time unit can be used to calculate the total time required for that task. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up time units in SAP EWM, it is important to consider the complexity of the task and the resources available. For example, if a task requires more complex steps or more resources than usual, then it may require more time units than usual. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Time units are also used in other SAP modules such as Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM). In PP, they are used to define the duration of production orders and in QM they are used to define the duration of inspection lots.