Outbound Delivery Processing in SAP EWM is the end-to-end process of handling goods that need to be shipped from the warehouse to customers, production, or another plant.
It covers all steps from delivery creation in ERP until the goods physically leave the warehouse.

Main Steps in Outbound Delivery Processing

1. Delivery Creation in ERP

   • A sales order or stock transport order in ERP triggers an Outbound Delivery.

   • This delivery is sent to EWM through CIF/qRFC.

2. Outbound Delivery Order (ODO) in EWM

   • In EWM, the ERP delivery becomes an Outbound Delivery Order.

   • The ODO is the central document used for warehouse activities.

3. Warehouse Tasks for Picking

   • EWM creates Warehouse Tasks for picking goods from bins.

   • Picking strategies (like FIFO, fixed bin, or batch strategies) are applied.

4. Warehouse Orders

   • Tasks are grouped into Warehouse Orders and assigned to resources (e.g., forklift, picker).

   • Workers execute picking with RF devices or via system-guided processes.

5. Packing / Handling Units (HU)

   • Picked goods are packed into Handling Units.

   • Labels, packaging materials, and VAS (Value-Added Services) can be applied.

6. Staging & Loading

   • Goods are moved to staging areas near the doors.

   • Loading happens according to the loading sequence and transportation plan.

7. Goods Issue Posting

   • Once loading is confirmed, EWM posts the Goods Issue (GI).

   • The status updates in both EWM and ERP.

8. Post Processing Framework (PPF)

   • PPF actions (like printing the delivery note, sending messages to ERP, updating TM) are triggered automatically during these steps.

Example Flow in Real Life

• Customer places an order → ERP creates Outbound Delivery.

• EWM receives it and creates an ODO.

• Pickers get tasks on RF → pick goods → pack into cartons.

• Goods are staged → loaded onto truck → system posts Goods Issue.

• PPF automatically prints shipping documents and sends confirmation back to ERP.