Part 3 of the blog series: Mobile Processes on the Shop Floor.

Mobile Processes in SAP LGM: What’s already mobile today—and what Isn’t.

For a warehouse, it’s not the most attractive user interface that matters, but rather the ability of employees to handle their processes on the go, right where the action is. This is exactly how SAP Logistics Management (SAP LGM) must be evaluated. In Part 3 of our practical series, we’ll show you which processes in SAP LGM are already running on mobile devices, what the technical requirements are—and where the limitations lie (as of July 2026).

Along the way, you’ll get to know the “SAP Warehouse Logistics” mobile app in detail: the human-system interaction as it actually plays out on the warehouse shop floor.

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August 21, 2026

SAP LGM – Integration Effort and Costs: SAP BTP, Integration Suite and Cloud Connector at a Glance

SAP LGM must prove itself where budgets are actually decided: in cost estimation. In Part 4 of our practical series, we show just how high the integration costs via SAP BTP, Integration Suite, and Cloud Connector really are—and where costs are most often underestimated: from the Integration Suite to scaling across multiple locations.

This way, status C provides a solid guide for your cost planning—based on real integration scenarios, not on wishful thinking.

July 13, 2026

Mobile processes in SAP LGM

SAP LGM must prove itself where warehouse processes actually take place: on the move, right where the action is. The “SAP Warehouse Logistics” mobile app demonstrates what system-human interaction on the shop floor looks like today—deliberately streamlined, without an RF framework.

In Part 3 of our practical series, we show which processes in SAP LGM are already running on mobile devices—putaway, picking, and stock transfers—what the requirements are, and where the limitations lie: from handling unit (HU) management to inventory counts (as of July 2026).

In this way, Status C provides sound, practical guidance for anyone planning mobile warehouse processes with SAP LGM—based on the actual functional status, not the marketing pitch.

June 25, 2026

SAP LGM or SAP EWM? Which warehouses are suited to the streamlined SAP cloud solution?

The most important question regarding SAP LGM is rarely a simple ‘yes or no’, but rather: Which is more suitable for my site – SAP LGM or a lean SAP EWM? Both approaches can be implemented quickly – but they lead to different paths for the future.

In Part 2 of our practical guide series, we provide guidance for decision-makers: which warehouses SAP LGM is suitable for, how it differs from EWM, and when a streamlined EWM is the more viable choice – including a comparison of functions and a decision matrix.

In this way, status C provides well-founded, practical guidance for anyone looking to choose the right solution for their site between SAP LGM and SAP EWM.

Which processes in SAP LGM are already available on mobile devices?

The core processes of a standard warehouse can be mapped in SAP LGM Mobile—we’ve simulated all three in the system:

  1. Putaway – Moving delivered inventory from the goods receipt area to the storage location. The putaway task is displayed in the app; when performing “putaway on sight,” users enter the final storage location directly on the mobile device. We’ll walk you through the entire process step by step in Part 1 of this blog series.

  2. Picking – Stock removal for deliveries. The mobile process starts system-guided, via the queue, or by selecting the delivery.

  3. Internal processes – stock transfers and a search function: For a given product, for example, the app displays a list of all storage bin with inventory—information on the storage bin or handling unit (HU) can also be retrieved.

Prerequisites: What You Need for Mobile Processes in SAP LGM.

Getting started with mobile work using SAP LGM is intentionally kept simple. Three components are required.

  • End devices: Mobile devices (such as smartphones) running Android or iOS.

  • Connection to SAP LGM: The devices are paired with SAP LGM once and are then connected to the system via the Internet or intranet.

  • “SAP Warehouse Logistics” app: The mobile app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

SAP Warehouse Logistics App: Fiori Instead of the RF Framework

A key difference from SAP EWM: SAP LGM does not use SAP’s proprietary RF framework, but instead relies entirely on browser-based Fiori apps and the SAP Warehouse Logistics App. This is an advantage for simple, manual processes—less setup, a familiar user interface, and no need for specialized RF infrastructure. To learn how SAP LGM and SAP EWM fundamentally differ from one another, read Part 2 of this blog series.

Here's what makes the mobile app for SAP LGM so compelling:

  • Short training times: The app has a simple design and is intuitive to use—as shown in Part 1, it avoids complex exception handling and focuses solely on the essential functions. In our view, this is one of the most important factors for high acceptance on the shop floor and, consequently, for the successful implementation of a new warehouse management solution.

  • Flexible scanner options: The device’s camera can be used as a scanner—or, alternatively, an external scanner, such as a handheld back-of-the-hand scanner, can be used to allow users to move items with both hands.

  • Independent queue switching: Users can switch between queues on their own.

  • Low administrative overhead: Setting up the mobile app requires very little administrative effort thanks to a deliberate focus on essential settings.

Limitations: What doesn't yet run on mobile devices in SAP LGM.

To be honest: In addition to the gaps already described in this blog series—such as HU management in goods receipt from Part 1—not every process is yet fully supported on mobile devices. Among the processes that are currently still limited are:

  • Complex HU management—such as packing, forming, or removing HUs. Currently, SAP LGM offers only one packing station in the browser application, which can currently pack only outbound items—this function is not yet available in the SAP Warehouse Logistics app.

  • Inventory Count – SAP only recently (June 24, 2026) implemented inventory count processes in SAP LGM. Mobile processing of inventory counts is not yet possible, but according to the SAP LGM roadmap, it is planned for Q4 2026.

  • Verification Control – During storage bin or product verification, three buttons are currently displayed, and users must select the correct one; alternatively, the storage bin can be scanned for verification. Warehouses where actual verification—for example, during order picking—is essential currently have no option to hide the three buttons. SAP announced a verification control for Q3 2026. EAN codes also cannot yet be used to verify products; this feature is firmly planned for development, though no roadmap date has been set.

(As of Q2/2026—the feature set of SAP LGM is constantly changing; before making a project decision, it’s worth checking the current SAP roadmap.)

Practical Guidance: When SAP LGM is Already Available on Mobile Devices.

Our assessment based on real-world experience: SAP LGM Mobile is already well-suited for simple, manual processes. For more demanding scenarios—such as those involving complex handling unit (HU) management—it’s worth waiting for upcoming releases or assessing whether a lean SAP EWM better meets today’s mobile requirements. Anyone planning mobile warehouse processes should evaluate the actual functional status at the time of the project—not the marketing pitch.

Are you planning mobile warehouse processes with SAP? We’ll work with you to determine whether the current LGM functionality already supports your processes—or where an EWM approach makes more sense.

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From Project Experience

Mobile processes on the shop floor are our daily business: With status C scan:IT, we bring mobile data capture via barcode and RFID directly into SAP—without middleware; with status C guide:IT, we enable voice-guided order picking (pick-by-voice).

We know what mobile processes mean for acceptance on the shop floor from projects such as the EWM-S/4HANA integration at DocMorris or the AutoStore integration at Balluff —with a pick performance increase of up to 70% and an implementation time of less than 30 days per location. Based on this experience with mobile WM and EWM processes, we evaluate the leaner mobile world of SAP LGM—including an honest assessment of where it still faces limitations today.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mobile Processes in SAP LGM

Which processes in SAP LGM are already available on mobile devices?

The core processes of a standard warehouse: putaway, order picking, and internal processes such as stock transfers and the search function for information on products, storage bin, or handling units. Complex handling unit management and inventory counting are not yet available on mobile devices (as of July 2026).

What is the SAP Warehouse Logistics App?

The SAP Warehouse Logistics App is the mobile app for SAP Logistics Management (SAP LGM). Warehouse staff use it to perform warehouse tasks such as putaway and order picking directly on their mobile devices. The app is available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

What devices do I need for mobile processes in SAP LGM?

Mobile devices running Android or iOS, such as smartphones. The devices are paired with SAP LGM once and are then connected via the Internet or intranet. Either the device’s camera or an external scanner—such as a handheld scanner—can be used as a scanner.

Does SAP LGM require an RF framework like SAP EWM?

No. SAP LGM does not use SAP's proprietary RF framework; instead, it relies entirely on browser-based Fiori apps and the SAP Warehouse Logistics App. This reduces setup effort and infrastructure requirements.

Is it possible to conduct inventory counts using SAP LGM Mobile?

Not yet. SAP implemented the inventory processes in SAP LGM on June 24, 2026—initially without mobile processing. According to the SAP LGM roadmap, mobile inventory is scheduled for Q4 2026.