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

SAP Term: zone type

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Classification of a zone. The following zone types exist: P - postal code zone D - direct zone R - region zone L - leg zone

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• Key Concepts: 
  Zone types are used in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) to define the physical structure of a warehouse. They are used to define the layout of the warehouse, including the number of aisles, racks, and shelves. Zone types also define the type of storage equipment used in the warehouse, such as pallet racks or shelving units. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Zone types are created in the EWM system and assigned to a warehouse. The zone type is then used to create zones within the warehouse. Zones are used to define the physical location of goods within the warehouse. For example, a zone type may be assigned to a specific aisle or rack in the warehouse. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating zone types, it is important to consider how goods will be stored in the warehouse. This will help ensure that goods can be located quickly and efficiently. It is also important to consider how goods will be moved within the warehouse when creating zone types. This will help ensure that goods can be moved quickly and efficiently. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Zone types are closely related to storage bins, which are used to define the exact location of goods within a zone. Storage bins are assigned to zones and can be used to track the exact location of goods within a warehouse. Additionally, zone types can be combined with other features of EWM, such as wave picking and slotting optimization, to further optimize warehouse operations.