SAP WM to EWM Migration for S/4HANA: Future-Proofing Warehouse Operations in the Chemical Industry

How a Bio-Based Materials Manufacturer Optimized Warehouse and Batch Management with SAP Extended Warehouse Management

Customer

A US-based innovator in sustainable materials manufacturing that produces bio-based polymers and bioplastics as alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastics. With a strong focus on environmental responsibility and operational excellence, the company supports customers globally across packaging, textiles, and industrial sectors.

Challenge

As part of its SAP S/4HANA migration strategy, the company needed to replace its legacy SAP Warehouse Management (WM) with SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) to meet growing operational needs. Key objectives included:

• Ensuring uninterrupted business operations during the migration
• Achieving greater warehouse efficiency through process optimization
• Supporting advanced batch management for strict traceability and compliance
• Integrating quality control directly into warehouse flows
• Aligning storage and inventory logic with SAP S/4HANA

Project Scope

LeverX was selected to lead the SAP WM-to-EWM transition as part of the broader S/4HANA migration project. The scope included:

• Migration of warehouse processes from SAP WM to SAP EWM embedded in S/4HANA
• Full configuration of inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse processes
• Setup of batch-managed inventory, including automated batch determination
• Integration of quality inspection points during inbound and internal handling
• Customization for the chemical industry’s storage and material tracking needs

Solution Description

LeverX delivered a smooth, business-continuity-focused migration to SAP EWM with minimal disruption and maximum efficiency gains:

• End-to-end replication and enhancement of existing WM processes in SAP EWM
• Embedded Quality Management (QM) integration to ensure real-time inspection and release processes
• Batch traceability improvements with advanced handling unit management
• Optimized warehouse layout and storage bin configuration to support future scalability
• S/4HANA-native solution to eliminate system fragmentation and improve performance

Products & Technologies

• SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM)
• SAP S/4HANA
• SAP Quality Management (QM)
• Batch Management & Handling Units

Results

• Successful migration from SAP WM to SAP EWM without business disruption
• Improved warehouse efficiency through streamlined process flows and real-time visibility
• Enhanced compliance with batch tracking and quality control
• Future-ready SAP architecture aligned with sustainable growth goals
• A flexible and scalable foundation to support ongoing S/4HANA transformation
  
  

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