SAP Sales and Distribution Certification Practice Exam

Which criteria affect picking location determination?

1. The shipping point

2. The customer material number

3. Storage conditions

4. The plant

The correct answer is: The shipping point

The correct choice highlights that the shipping point is a key factor in determining the picking location for sales orders within SAP. The shipping point essentially represents the location from which goods are shipped. It plays a crucial role in logistics and warehouse management, enabling the system to identify which warehouse or storage area should be used to fulfill a sales order based on various logistical considerations such as proximity, availability of products, and transportation routes. The determination of the picking location relies heavily on the shipping point because it helps streamline the process by ensuring that the correct materials are picked from the appropriate location to optimize shipping efficiency and reduce lead times. In contrast, other factors such as the customer material number and storage conditions, while relevant to inventory management and order processing, do not directly influence the selection of the picking location in the same way. The plant is also important to overall inventory strategy and storage management but primarily defines the broader operational structure rather than the precise determination of picking locations that is specifically influenced by shipping points.