This activity is used to create a handling unit structure consisting of one or multiple handling unit levels connected to a shipment or in inventory. A handling unit is a device that can be handled physically and may carry/contain other handling units or items in a structure.
There are three types of handling units:
The basic data for handling unit types must be created before you can add them to the structure.
Note: When changes are made to the handling unit structure, it is important to reprint documents and labels. This will therefore ensure, correct documents and labels that include information based on the changed structure.
Note: In inventory handling units are used for packing parts. When packed, operations like move, pick, issue etc. can be performed on the handling unit rather than one the individual inventory part in stock record. On the shipment handling units are also used for packing, either by delivering the handling unit from inventory or by doing specific packing on the shipment. The information regarding the handling units is then sent to customer using the dispatch advice message, to advise the customer about the specific handling unit IDs that will be shipped.
Handling Unit
Handling Units in Stock
Shipment
Handling Unit
Handling Unit/Structure
Handling Units in Stock
Shipment
Shipment/Handling
Unit Structure
Add Handling Unit
From Handling Unit window:
From Shipment window: