# Kardex Drive with SAP WM, IM and EWM

> Source: https://netray.co/stack/kardex-drive-sap-wm-ewm-lift-modules
> Publisher: Netray (netray.co), AI and integration engineering for ERP and manufacturing systems.
> Section: ERP Stack

## Short answer

Kardex Drive is a plug-in that lets SAP warehouse transactions control Kardex vertical lift modules and carousels directly. The vendor describes it as a plug-in for SAP WM, IM and EWM. For SAP WM, Kardex Power Pick integrated with SAP WM is an alternative.

## Erp

SAP ECC

## Erp Key

sap-ecc

## On Prem

true

## Product

Kardex Drive

## Vendor

Kardex

## Category

Warehouse automation interface

## Integration

**Method:** Plug-in for SAP WM, IM and EWM

**Detail:** The plug-in connects SAP warehouse transactions to the Kardex machines, so picks and put-aways trigger the right shelf presentation. Operators work in SAP, and the machine responds.

**Method:** Kardex Power Pick with SAP WM

**Detail:** For SAP WM, the vendor names Power Pick integrated with SAP WM as an alternative. Power Pick is Kardex's own warehouse management software for its machines, with an SAP interface.

## Data Flows

**From:** SAP WM or EWM

**To:** Kardex machine

**Data:** Pick and put-away requests with bin and quantity

**Trigger:** Warehouse task or transfer order

**From:** Kardex machine

**To:** SAP WM or EWM

**Data:** Confirmation of pick or put-away

**Trigger:** Operator completes the access

**From:** SAP IM

**To:** Kardex machine

**Data:** Goods movements for stock in the machine

**Trigger:** Posting that affects stock held in the machine

**From:** Kardex machine

**To:** SAP

**Data:** Count differences and stock status

**Trigger:** Count or discrepancy event

## Setup

### Decide the SAP warehouse model

**Detail:** Confirm whether the machines sit in WM, EWM or IM-only storage locations.

### Choose Drive or Power Pick

**Detail:** For WM, compare the plug-in against Power Pick with Kardex before committing.

### Model the machines in SAP

**Detail:** Create storage types, bins and structures that match the machine layout.

### Install the plug-in

**Detail:** Apply the Kardex components to SAP and connect to the machine controls.

### Map tray, shelf and bin identifiers

**Detail:** Align SAP bin numbers with machine locations.

### Test failure and restart

**Detail:** Test power loss, partial picks and machine faults.

### Train operators

**Detail:** Train them on the SAP flow and on what to do when the machine is offline.

## Pitfalls

- Bin structures in SAP that do not match the physical tray or shelf layout.
- Stock changes made in SAP outside the machine flow, leaving the machine and ERP out of sync.
- Partial picks and shortages with no defined confirmation path.
- Choosing Drive for WM without evaluating Power Pick, which may fit better.
- Machine downtime with no manual fallback process.
- Upgrades of SAP or the plug-in not tested together.

## Ai Layer

### Stock difference triage

**Description:** A private assistant compares machine stock with SAP bin stock and groups discrepancies by likely cause for a warehouse lead to review.

### Failed task explanations

**Description:** Explain in plain language why a task did not confirm, using SAP messages and machine event data.

### Slotting suggestions

**Description:** Suggest which items to move between machines by pick frequency, as input for a planner.

### Daily warehouse questions

**Description:** Answer questions on open tasks and stock in the machines from SAP data without a custom report.

## Alternatives

- Use Kardex Power Pick with SAP WM if you want Kardex's own machine management layer.
- Run the machines on standalone Kardex software with a simple stock interface if SAP does not need bin-level detail.
- Choose a different automated storage supplier only if the SAP interface matters more than the machine type.

## Faq

### What does Kardex Drive do?

**Answer:** It lets SAP warehouse transactions control Kardex vertical lift modules and carousels directly, so SAP tasks drive the machine and confirmations return to SAP.

### Does it work with both WM and EWM?

**Answer:** The vendor describes a plug-in for SAP WM, IM and EWM. Because WM is on a long-term sunset path in S/4HANA, confirm which model applies to your roadmap.

### What is Power Pick?

**Answer:** Power Pick is Kardex's own warehouse management software for its machines. The vendor names it integrated with SAP WM as an alternative to the Drive plug-in.

### How would AI help?

**Answer:** Mostly by reconciling stock, explaining failed tasks and answering questions from SAP data. Changes to stock or tasks should be approved by a person.

## Source

https://www.kardex.com/en-us/products/interface/kardex-drive

## Search terms

kardex sap ewm integration, kardex drive sap, kardex vertical lift module sap, sap wm kardex power pick, kardex carousel sap, sap ewm automated storage

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