What is transfer movement type in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: transfer movement type

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: A classification key used in warehousing for transfer postings in Inventory Management. Transfer postings include physical transfers, such as stock transfers, and book transfers, such as stock changes that do not involve physical movements.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Transfer movement type is a feature of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) that allows users to define the type of transfer movement that is used for goods movements between different storage bins. It is used to control the flow of goods and materials within a warehouse. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Transfer movement types are used to define the type of transfer movement that is used for goods movements between different storage bins. This includes defining the source and destination of the goods, as well as the type of transfer movement (e.g. pick, putaway, etc.). The transfer movement type also defines the rules and restrictions that apply to the goods movement, such as whether it is allowed to be split or combined with other goods movements. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up transfer movement types, it is important to consider the different types of goods movements that will be taking place in the warehouse. This will help ensure that the correct transfer movement type is selected for each goods movement. Additionally, it is important to consider any restrictions or rules that may apply to certain types of goods movements, such as whether they can be split or combined with other goods movements. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on transfer movement types in SAP EWM, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_EWM/9.5/en-US). Additionally, there are several online resources available that provide detailed information on how to set up and use transfer movement types in SAP EWM.