WM vs eWM

SAP WM vs EWM :

 SAP WM is now a part of SAP Logistics execution module and has undergone several
releases from the first time it was introduced by SAP as a independant       warehouse
solution in the  R/2 environment. From 2006 we see it in its most developed form as a
part of LES  which is available as release ECC 6.0 . 

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SAP eWM is similar to SAP WM functionality but with more flexibility in customising like
the warehouse structure or picking/put away processes. Also new concepts like activity
areas, Work Centers, and Resources are incorporated into SAP EWM .

As per SAP , eWM is not projected as a replacement to WM but more as a robust and
flexible alternative to WM .

From what I could understand ,here I will compare both the solutions in terms of their
functionalites that are available in the versions ECC 6.0  for WM and EWM 7.0  for eWM 

From System documents perspective :

WM has Transfer requests and Transfer orders .Transfer orders are the actual work
orders based on which the stock movement takes place withing a warehouse .
eWM has a slightly different presentation of these documents .eWM has Warehouse
order which is similar to a WM Transfer order and further a Warehouse task which is
similar to Transfer order line item.

In  WM movement types that determine the shipment type in Transfer order .

In eWM there is a concept of warehouse process type which determines warehouse task
creation with reference to reference document types

In WM printing is controlled by setting up configuration that is primarily based on

movement type .

In eWM there is new concept called post processing framework.It has a condition table
concept with action profiles.

From Architecture perspective:

SAP WM is primarily designed as a central warehouse which is a component of Logistics

execution in the same ERP system and integrates with other logistics modules .

SAP eWM  system is designed to run as a Decentralized system.Although it can be

deployed in the ERP system it is more commonly considered as an application in the
SCM server landscape.

From processes / functionality perspective: Given below the comparision in Yes /No
format for the various functionalities offered in SAP ewM .For a similar functionality not
available in SAP WM I have mentioned as No .
  eWM WM Comments

INBOUND PROCESSING      

Receive ASN data Yes  No  

ASN Validation & Correction Yes No   

Transporation Unit Arrival Yes  No  

Manage Transportation Unit Yes  No  

Goods Receipt Yes Yes  

Putaway Bin determination Yes Yes  

Unload Transportation Unit Yes  No  

Internal Routing Yes  No  

Slotting Yes  No  

Deconsolidation Yes  No  

Putaway Yes Yes  

Returns / Reverse Logistics Yes  No  

Goods receipts optimization Yes  No  

INHOUSE PROCESSESING eWM WM Comments

Rearrangement Yes No  

eWM:inventory based on
products and/or based on
Inventory Counts / Record
Yes Yes storage bins.New feature
Accuracy
physical inventory during
putaway

Replenishment Yes Yes  

Freight Order Management Yes No  

Kit to Stock Yes No  

OUTBOUND PROCESSING eWM WM Comments

Route Determination Yes No  

Wave Management Yes Yes  

Picking Bin Determination Yes Yes  

EWM =Warehouse order / WM =

Warehouse Order Creation Yes Yes
Transfer order

Work Assignment Yes Yes  

Picking Yes Yes  

Packing Yes Yes  

Staging Yes Yes  

Goods Issue Yes Yes  

Kit-to order Yes Yes  

Prodution Supply Yes Yes  

CROSS PROCESSES eWM WM Comments

Transportation Cross
Yes Yes  
Docking

Yard Management Yes Yes  

Labour Management Yes No    SAP WM has TRM 

Opportunistic Cross Docking Yes Yes  

SUPPORTING PROCESSES eWM WM Comments

EH&S Integration Yes No  

RF support for processes Yes Yes  

Batch Management Yes Yes  

Material Flow System Yes No  

Warehouse cockpit Yes No  

Goods Receipt -
Yes No  
Optimization

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Decentralized EWM Vs S/4 HANA EWM:

Having discussed about the Embedded EWM capabilities over the traditional WM, we also have
another SAP EWM solution, called Decentralized EWM.
This Decentralized EWM will be a preferred solution for the following reasons:

 Multiple ERP systems are required be connected to a single EWM

 Third party manages warehouse activities
 Larger warehouses and high performances are required

Though core of the capability of decentralized EWM is available in Embedded EWM, following
comparison

Embedded EWM Vs Decentralized EWM

Criteria Embedded EWM Decentralized EWM

Master Data No transfer of Master Data Transfer of Master data

between the systems required

Core Interface CIF is not required Required

Customizing Objects Not required Required

transfer

Document duplication Inbound and Outbound Replica of Inbound and

deliveries are created
directly in Embedded EWM.
outbound deliveries called
Inbound Delivery
Notification (IDN) and
Outbound Delivery Request
(ODR) are created in
decentralized EWM.

Expected Goods Receipt Not required Required for cases where

no deliveries are created
(GRs from production order/
PO without shipping
notification)

Quality Inspection No inspection document is Inspection document

required created through Quality
Inspection Engine and
Inspection lot from ERP are
required.