Pick HU in SAP S/4HANA EWM

Rajesh Sharma
4 days ago
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Pick HU in SAP S/4HANA EWM

This blog states the pick HU concept in SAP S/4HANA Extended Warehouse Management

In SAP S/4HANA Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), the "Pick HU" (Handling Unit) process is used to efficiently manage picking by consolidating picked items into HUs (like cartons, pallets, or bins) during the picking operation. This helps streamline outbound processing, especially in high-volume or complex warehouse environments.

What is "Pick HU" in EWM?

A Pick HU is a handling unit created or used during the picking process to collect items that are being picked for an outbound delivery. This HU can then be moved to staging, loaded, and shipped, reducing handling and errors.

High-Level Steps in the Pick HU Process
Here is a typical Pick HU process flow in SAP S/4HANA EWM

Wave Release / Pick Task Creation

An outbound delivery order (ODO) is created.

Warehouse tasks (WTs) for picking are generated, possibly via wave processing.

Pick HU Creation

The warehouse operator either:

Creates a new HU (scan a carton/pallet label), or

Scans an existing empty HU to use for picking.

This HU becomes the Pick HU.

Confirm Picking into HU

Operator confirms the picking warehouse tasks using RF devices or desktop.

Materials are picked and placed into the Pick HU.

HU Moves to Staging

The confirmed Pick HU is moved to the outbound staging area.

Optional consolidation can occur here.

Loading and Goods Issue

The HU is loaded onto the truck.

Goods issue is posted for the outbound delivery.

Key T-Codes and Apps

Purpose	T-Code / App
Monitor WT / Confirm Picking	/SCWM/MON
RF Picking	/SCWM/RFUI
Outbound Delivery Monitor	/SCWM/PRDO
Warehouse Monitor	/SCWM/MON

Notes

Pick HU is often used in RF Picking Scenarios with mobile scanners.
You can configure Pick HU types in customizing to match real-world packaging (e.g., carton sizes).
Enables HU-managed picking, improving traceability and packing accuracy.
Often used with cartonization planning or pick-pack-pass processes.