What is Supply chain unit in SAP EWM

[Former Member]

Hello,

I am an SAP-ABAP consultant , just started learning SAP-EWM.

when we are just using ware house in EWM, we have plant in ECC , but Why do we need plant in EWM and what is the purpose of business attributes.

I know definitions of Supply chain unit that it is a location that gives geographical information.

I also know we identify a supply chain unit in EWM by role , whether it is 1001 or shipping point by 1003.

I know how to create a supply chain unit even.

I dont understand the concept of Supply chain unit , why do we need it and what is the purpose of it.

Can some one please explain in very layman's terms .

Thanks in Advance.

Veena.

[JuergenPitz]

Hi,

what a SCU is, is described here:

http://help.sap.com/saphelp_ewm94/helpdata/en/db/27c9535f267414e10000000a174cb4/content.htm?frameset...

"why do we need it and what is the purpose of it."

I am not sure that anyone knows the answer to that....

Brgds

Juergen

[former_member183610]

Hi Veena,

If we want to go with route determination , it would require a geographical validation in EWM system,and that information can get from the SCU.

another example,if we want to use DOORs assignment ,validation is required and system can expect a attribute as 'DOOR' from SCU.

The same validation apply for shipping office and GR office also during the transactions.

BR,

C K Reddy

[former_member190267]

Hi Veena,

I think this article is very useful to clarify the supply chain chain behavior, check it out:

http://www.scmfocus.com/sapplanning/2008/08/04/ewm-organizational-units-and-setup-2/

It is not possible copy and paste the content here, but the section "Quick Notes" has good information about SCU.

Regards,

Natália