Warehouse Order Creation Rules
- Rajesh Sharma
- Mar 24
- 2 min read
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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