C_S4EWM_2020 · Question #84
When you create a direct outbound delivery order, where can availability checks happen? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
The correct answer is A. In SAP EWM C. In SAP APO. When creating a direct outbound delivery order, availability checks can occur in SAP EWM because it manages physical warehouse stock and verifies whether goods are actually available in storage bins for picking and shipping. SAP APO (specifically its Global Available-to-Promise…
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When you create a direct outbound delivery order, where can availability checks happen? Note:
There are 2 correct answers to this question.
Options
- AIn SAP EWM
- BIn SAP TM
- CIn SAP APO
- DIn SAP CRM
How the community answered
(23 responses)- A83% (19)
- B4% (1)
- D13% (3)
Explanation
When creating a direct outbound delivery order, availability checks can occur in SAP EWM because it manages physical warehouse stock and verifies whether goods are actually available in storage bins for picking and shipping. SAP APO (specifically its Global Available-to-Promise / GATP component) performs supply-chain-level availability checks, confirming whether demand can be fulfilled across the entire planning network.
SAP TM (B) is incorrect because its role is transportation planning and execution - it moves goods, it doesn't check whether they exist. SAP CRM (D) is incorrect because it manages customer relationships and sales interactions, not inventory or fulfillment availability.
Memory tip: Think "EWM = warehouse shelf check, APO = supply chain check." Both are about "do we have the stock?" - just at different levels. TM asks "how do we ship it?" and CRM asks "who is the customer?" - neither cares whether stock is available.
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