What is wave in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: wave

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Grouping of warehouse request items to control warehouse activities, for example, picking, or posting changes. These groupings are then processed together in subsequent processes, for example, the transfer of all warehouse request items assigned to a wave at a certain point in time to warehouse task creation. The warehouse tasks created are then forwarded to warehouse order creation.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Wave is a term used in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM) to refer to a collection of goods that are picked and packed together for delivery. It is a way of grouping items together for efficient order fulfillment. The wave can be created manually or automatically, depending on the warehouse's needs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP EWM, waves are created by the warehouse manager or supervisor. The wave can be created manually or automatically, depending on the warehouse's needs. When creating a wave manually, the warehouse manager will select the items that need to be picked and packed together and assign them to a wave. When creating a wave automatically, the system will generate a wave based on criteria such as order type, item type, and delivery date. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating waves manually, it is important to consider the size and weight of the items being grouped together. This will help ensure that the items can be efficiently picked and packed together in one wave. Additionally, it is important to consider any special requirements for certain items when creating waves. For example, if an item needs to be kept cold during shipping, it should not be grouped with other items that do not require this special handling. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP EWM also offers other features related to waves such as wave monitoring and wave optimization. Wave monitoring allows users to track the progress of each wave in real-time and make adjustments as needed. Wave optimization helps users optimize their waves by considering factors such as order size, item size, and delivery date.