Dynamic Kitting for production

[Former Member]

Hi experts, We are going to implement SAP WM in our warehouse / production and I am trying to figure out if there is a standard approach in SAP for our current line supply process or if we have to use an user exit. We have the following process: After process order release the current WMS is calculating the demand of the order using the real physical stock. It is creating reservations for pallets which will go directly to the line after line call and reservations for quantities which need to be picked to a Kit. For example: Demand component A: 10000pcs. Current physical stock of A sorted by FIFO (FIFO has to be respected): pallet a 2500pcs pallet b 2000pcs pallet c 2500pcs pallet d 2500pcs pallet e 2500pcs Pallets a,b,c and d will be reserved with there whole quantity and will stay on there bin till the line calls for it. For pallet e an order is created to pick 500pcs to Kit. The operator calls for the pallet to be brought to the Kitting area. Once the quantity is picked (together with other components, usually 4-5 other) the Kit is stored in the rack till line calls for it. The remaining quantity of pallet e will be brought back to a rack bin and used for other orders. This process allows us to reduce the transports to the lines a lot and enable split of one pallet for different orders by picking to a KIT. I googled a lot but find only kit-to-stock etc. but these approaches not dynamical enough for our reservation with current physical stock which is not always a full pallet and we can't ignore FIFO. Any suggestions, ideas?

[marianoc]

Hi Lars,

Your process can be managed with the standard WM/PP SAP process. You don't need any enhancement or exit to manage the described process. Let's see step by step:

1- You will create a production/process order. This order has the list of components required for the production. The system will generate a transfer requisition (TR in WM) to move the inventory of your components from the main warehouse to shoot floor location (PSA).

2- When the production/process is released, the transfer requisition (TR) will be converted into a transfer order (TO). You can generate a picking list with all the components and the source location where you have to pick the components.

3- In the TO you will see which is the BIN where you will find the inventory. This will be determined based on your WM configuration.. you can have FIFO and you can have the pallet sizing.

Generally, you pick a pallet and then you return the remaining inventory. This is not a problem in WM.

If you have more doubts related to this part of the process, will be convenient to move the thread to WM SAP space.

Kind Regards,

Mariano