Warehouse Order Creation Rules

Warehouse Order Creation Rules

The concept of Warehouse Order Creation Rules (WOCR) is mainly used in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) to determine how warehouse tasks are grouped into warehouse orders for execution by warehouse workers or resources.

1. What is a Warehouse Order?

A Warehouse Order (WO) is a collection of Warehouse Tasks (WTs) assigned to a resource (worker, forklift, picker, etc.) so they can execute multiple tasks efficiently.

Example:

• WT1 – Pick 5 boxes from Bin A

• WT2 – Pick 10 boxes from Bin B

• WT3 – Pick 2 boxes from Bin C

These tasks can be grouped into one warehouse order so a worker completes them in one trip.

2. What is Warehouse Order Creation Rule (WOCR)?

A Warehouse Order Creation Rule defines how and when warehouse tasks are combined into warehouse orders.

It controls:

• Number of tasks in one order

• Weight/volume limits

• Activity area grouping

• Processing priorities

• Travel optimization

So WOCR ensures efficient picking, packing, and movement in the warehouse.

3. Why WOCR is Important?

WOCR helps in:

• Optimizing warehouse worker travel time

• Balancing workload between resources

• Controlling maximum weight or volume 

• Grouping tasks by activity area or route

• Improving picking efficiency 

4. Key Elements of Warehouse Order Creation Rules

1. Activity Area

Groups tasks from the same warehouse zone.

Example:

• Picking Area

• Bulk Storage Area

• Packing Area

Tasks from the same activity area can be grouped together.

2. Limits

Defines constraints for creating a warehouse order.

Common limits:

• Maximum number of tasks

• Maximum weight

• Maximum volume

Example: Max tasks = 10 per order.

3. Sort Rules

Determines sequence of tasks inside a warehouse order.

Example:

• By bin location

• By aisle

• By route

4. Item Filters

Controls which tasks can be grouped together.

Example:

• Same product

• Same delivery

• Same storage type

5. Creation Mode

Defines how warehouse orders are created:

• Automatically during WT creation 

• Batch job

• Manual creation

5. Example Scenario

Customer order generates 6 warehouse tasks.

WOCR rule:

• Max tasks per WO = 3

• Same activity area

Result:

Two warehouse orders are created.

6. Where WOCR is Used in SAP

WOCR is configured in Warehouse Process Type and Activity Area determination inside **SAP Extended Warehouse Management.

Typical path in configuration:

SPRO →EWM →Cross Process Settings →Warehouse Order →Define Warehouse Order Creation Rules

In simple terms: Warehouse Order Creation Rules decide how multiple warehouse tasks are grouped into manageable work packages for warehouse workers.

Rajesh Sharma

SAP WM/EWM Functional Consultant

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