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Understand the EWM MFS Basics - The MFS Map - A community project

Introducing the MFS MAP: A Reference Model connecting the 3 main layers of automated warehouses into one clear picture.

Mar 2026

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Discover SAP EWM MFS - Layout-oriented Storage Control

Deep-dive into the technical details of the Layout-oriented storage control in SAP EWM MFS. Learn about /SCWM/TROUTL_DET...

Aug 2022

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Task Interleaving in an ASRS

Discover how SAP EWM MFS realizes task interleaving in an automatic storage & retrieval system (ASRS). Learn the technic...

Feb 2023

04

The EWM-PLC integration

In-depth article about SAP EWM MFS. Learn technical and functional details about the EWM-PLC integration.

Jun 2022

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The Identification-Point

In-depth article about SAP EWM MFS Identification Points. Learn technical and functional details about telegram processi...

Oct 2022

06

MFS Putaway Strategy

In-depth article about SAP EWM. Learn technical and functional details about MFS Putaway Strategy.

Mar 2022

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Rearrange HUs in multi-depth storage bins

SAP EWM standard logic for rearranging HUs in multi-depth storage bins, essential for automated warehouses with MFS.

Apr 2022

08

Simulation / Emulation

In-depth article about SAP EWM MFS Simulation and Emulation. Learn technical and functional details about standard emula...

Nov 2022

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The MFS node in the Warehouse Monitor? (Part #1)

In-depth article about SAP EWM. Learn technical and functional details about the MFS node in the Warehouse Monitor.

Dec 2022

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The MFS node in the Warehouse Monitor? (Part #2)

In-depth article about SAP EWM MFS. Learn technical and functional details about the MFS node in the Warehouse Monitor.

Jan 2023

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What is SAP EWM MFS?

In-depth article about SAP EWM MFS. Learn what SAP EWM MFS is, how it connects to PLCs, and the role of the Material Flo...

Sep 2022

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The communication from EWM to the PLC

In-depth article about SAP EWM MFS communication to the PLC. Learn technical details about telegram creation, handshake,...

Jul 2022

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The role of the PLC

Introduction to the role of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in SAP EWM MFS projects. Learn about PLC components an...

May 2022

Understand SAP EWM

The purpose of wave management & resource management

Warehouse Order Creation Rules (WOCRs)

Pick Points

2-Step Picking

Task Interleaving

Pick & Pass

PPF (Post Processing Framework)

The different levels of Serial Number Management

The purpose & functionalities of wave templates

The concept of Layout-oriented Storage Control (LOSC)

Around SAP EWM

Will AI Really Kill SAP Functional Consulting? (Why Noel D'Costa is Only Half Right)

How to Learn SAP EWM with Best Practices "“ My 4-step Method

SAP EWM Best-Practices explained "“ What & How

Working as a EWM Consultant

5 Tools for EWM Consultants & Developers

How to learn SAP EWM? How to start with SAP EWM?

How to become a good EWM Consultant? (Part #1)

How to become a good EWM Consultant? (Part #2)

Enhance SAP EWM

Latest Starting Date (LSD) Calculation

Putaway bin determination (Putaway strategy)

Quant determination for stock removal strategy

Warehouse Order Creation Rules (WORCs)

Reveal SAP EWM

Storage bin sorting during putaway (CLSP)

Condition record determination for PPF actions

Warehouse Order Creation Rules DEF and UNDE

Options for the destination of loading tasks

Inbound staging bin determination

Calculation of the Latest Starting Date (LSD)

Synchronization of Warehouse Order completion

Work center determination for a deconsolidation process

Work center determination in the context of Kit-to-stock (KTS)

Work center determination for a packing process

Warehouse Order sorting in Queues

Discover SAP EWM MFS