With the imminent discontinuation of SAP Warehouse Management (WM), companies are facing a crucial decision: which system should support warehouse management in the future – SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or SAP Stock Room Management (STRM)? This article provides guidance for companies facing the migration and highlights the most important differences and possible applications of the two options.
SAP WM users will have to make a strategic decision in the near future, as the current system will soon no longer be supported. While a changeover is possible by 2025 or 2027, it is advisable to plan early in order to minimise risks and take full advantage of a new system. A well-thought-out migration plan ensures that companies can seamlessly transfer their warehouse processes to a future-proof platform.
SAP EWM is a comprehensive solution developed for complex warehouse processes. It is particularly suitable for companies that require a high level of automation and in-depth process control. SAP EWM covers all warehouse processes, from goods receiving and warehousing to picking and shipping. The integration of modern technologies such as SAP Fiori apps and RF transactions enables companies to design their warehouse processes efficiently and make them fit for the future.
In contrast, SAP Stock Room Management focuses on basic warehouse management functions. This solution is suitable for smaller warehouses with less complex processes where the focus is on simple management. However, it lacks some of the advanced functions that were available in SAP WM, such as Task & Resource Management, Yard Management and Wave Management. Furthermore, no new functional enhancements or Fiori apps are planned for SAP STRM, which could limit its long-term usability.
A hybrid solution could be an interesting option for companies with different warehouse requirements. This makes it possible to continue operating smaller, less complex warehouses with SAP STRM, while larger, more complex warehouses are converted to SAP EWM S/4HANA Advanced. This combination offers the flexibility to meet the different requirements within the company without having to forego the specific advantages of the respective systems.
The choice between SAP EWM and SAP Stock Room Management depends heavily on a company’s individual situation. Factors such as the number of warehouse locations, the automation technologies used and the long-term SAP S/4HANA strategy play a decisive role. The Scope Compliance Check offered by SAP can be an initial indicator of the required scope of services.
To support companies in this decision, LogiPlus also offers a pre-check with a site visit. The initial situation and specific needs are recorded on site in order to subsequently develop a customised recommendation for action and an individual migration roadmap.
The discontinuation of SAP WM requires careful planning and an informed decision for a new warehouse management system. Whether SAP EWM or SAP Stock Room Management is the better choice depends on a company’s specific requirements and objectives. With SAP EWM, companies rely on a future-proof, flexible solution, while SAP STRM offers a simple and cost-effective option for less complex requirements.
Would you like to find out more about SAP WM migration paths? Download our detailed white paper “Quo Vadis SAP WM?” and watch the recording of our web seminar. Plan the future of your warehouse management together with us!
In our white paper, we look at the imminent replacement of the warehouse management system SAP WM and the possible successor solutions SAP EWM and SAP Stock Room Management. Is the designated SAP WM successor SAP Stock Room Management with a reduced scope of services sufficient? Or do you need SAP EWM to be able to map the individual processes and requirements?
In order to be able to check the scope of functions used and the compatibility between SAP WM and STRM, SAP offers the so-called Scope Compliance Check.
LogiPlus supports you in the implementation and evaluation of the results.
In our web seminar on March 3, 2022, our experts will compare the various SAP WM, SAP EWM and SAP Stock Room Management solutions and present different migration paths. Viewers will learn how the solutions differ in their functional scope so that they can better decide which path is the right one to cover their own requirements.
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