1. Warehouse Management Implementation Guide
  2. Defining Storage Containers

Defining Storage Containers

Access the Container and Carton Codes Revisions form.

Container Code

Enter a UDC (46/EQ) that identifies a storage container or a shipping carton. A storage container can be an open container where items are stored on the container (for example, a pallet), or a closed container where items are stored in the container (for example, a box). You use the Container and Carton Codes program (P46091) to define storage containers.

Dimensionless Container

Select to specify that the carton dimensions are not used when calculating the size of the piece. For the calculations of the size of the piece, the system uses Item/UOM Dimensions.

You can set up the carton as a dimensionless carton. You can create cartons such as own or shrink wrap.

Clear and the system uses the carton to determine the size of the piece.

Width

Enter the gross width of the location as defined within the:

  • Location dimension group.

  • Unit Of Measure Definition form (by item or group).

  • Gross width of a storage container or shipping container.

The unit of measure can be defined on the Branch/Plant Constants - Location Definition form.

Depth

Enter the gross depth of the location as defined within the:

  • Location dimension group.

  • Unit Of Measure Definition form (by item or group).

  • Storage container or shipping container.

The unit of measure can be defined in Branch/Plant Constants - Location Definition.

Height

Enter the gross height of the location as defined within the:

  • Location dimension group.

  • Unit Of Measure Definition form (by item or group).

  • Storage container or shipping container.

The unit of measure can be defined on the Branch/Plant Constants - Location Definition form.

Cubes

Enter the gross cubic dimensions of the locations defined within the:

  • Location dimension group.

  • Unit Of Measure Definition form (by item or group).

  • Storage or shipping container.

The unit of measure is defined in Branch/Plant Constants - Page 2 (P41001).

Dimension UM

Enter a UDC (00/UM) that identifies the unit of measure that the system uses to display dimensions for the warehouse. The system provides the ability to establish inches, centimeters, meters, and so forth, as a measuring standard.

Cubes UM

Enter a UDC (00/UM) that identifies the unit of measure that the system uses to display volume for this branch/plant. The system inputs a value in this field from Branch/Plant Constants - Page 2 (P41001). You can override this default value.

Weight

Enter the gross weight of one unit of the item in this unit of measure, or the weight of an empty storage container or shipping carton. The system enters these as the default values in the F4602 and uses the values in maximum weight calculations for specified locations during putaway.

Weight UM

Enter a UDC (00/UM) that identifies the unit of measure that the system uses to indicate weight for this item. You can specify ounces, grams, kilograms, and so on, as weight standards. The system uses this unit of measure for the item or overrides it for an individual item or container.

Maximum Weight

Enter the maximum weight of a carton, including the weight of the carton itself and its contents. You define the maximum weight in the Container and Carton Codes program (P46091). The system uses the defined maximum weight during warehouse cartonization. In addition, the system gives you a warning during the Carton Reorganization process (P4620) if a carton exceeds its maximum weight.