Bulk Storage Put-away Configuration Steps in SAP EWM
- Rajesh Sharma
- 8 hours ago
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Bulk Storage Put-away Rules Configuration Steps
This blog states the bulk storage put-away rules configuration steps in SAP S/4HANA Extended Warehouse Management
What is bulk storage?
Bulk storage refers to the method of storing large quantities of the same product (SKU) together in a designated warehouse area. Instead of breaking down goods into smaller bins or shelves, products are kept in their shipping units (like pallets, drums, or containers) in open floor areas, block stacks, or pallet racks.
It is usually used for high-volume, low-SKU variety items that don’t need fine-grained picking at the storage level.
Key Features of Bulk Storage
1. Large Quantities Together
· One SKU occupies a large block of space.
· Example: 100 pallets of bottled water stacked in rows in a bulk zone.
2. Storage Methods
· Floor stacking/block stacking → pallets placed on top of each other.
· Pallet racks (drive-in/drive-through) → pallets stored in depth, multiple units of the same item.
3. Economical
· Reduces handling compared to storing in multiple small bins.
· Efficient use of space for uniform items.
4. Access Rules
· Often managed by FIFO (First In, First Out) or LIFO (Last In, First Out).
· Chosen based on product type (perishable vs. non-perishable).
Bulk storage put-away rules configuration steps
1. Create Bulk storage type
2. Define storage section
3. Define storage bin type
4. Generate activity area from storage type
5. Define storage type search sequence for put-away
6. Assign storage type to storage type search sequence for put-away
7. Define put-away control indicator
8. Specify storage type search sequence for put-away
9. Optimize storage type search sequence for put-away
10. Assign storage bin type to storage type
Assign HU type to storage type
Assign HU type to each storage bin type
Define storage type control for bulk storage
Define bulk storage indicator
Define bulk storage structure
Define warehouse process type
Define warehouse process type determination indicator
Determine warehouse process type
Conclusion
Above steps need to be follow to configure bulk storage put-away rules in SAP S/4HANA EWM.
Credit
To write this blog was inspired by Mr. Naidu's EWM trainer live session recorded videos.
Rajesh Sharma
SAP WM/EWM Functional Consultant
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