Support Pallet Putaway to Multiple Locations using Build Putaway cart Transaction

You can use an existing pallet as a cart in the RF Build Putaway Cart transaction to streamline the Putaway process for palletized inbound LPNs (IBLPNs). This method eliminates the need to move palletized IBLPNs onto a separate cart, saving time, lowering operational costs, and reducing the risk of damage from extra handling.

Note: Unlike standard RF Pallet Putaway, which requires all LPNs on a pallet to be allocated to a single location before the pallet can be moved, this process offers greater flexibility. It allows individual or multiple LPNs on a cart to be putaway into different locations, enabling more efficient and adaptable inventory management.

Use Pallet as Cart Option

The cart_prompt module parameter in the RF Build Putaway Cart transaction includes these options:

• Use Pallet as Cart
• Prompt Cart Nbr
• Auto generated Cart Nbr

You can select Use Pallet as Cart to treat the scanned pallet as the cart during the Putaway process.

How It Works

• You can scan the pallet that holds the LPNs instead of creating a separate cart.
• The system skips certain cart-specific rules, such as maximum number of items or compatibility checks, since they don’t apply to using an existing pallet.
• The system applies pre-defined rules to determine item placement.
• If only part of the pallet LPNs qualifies for storage, the system prompts you to confirm whether to move the entire pallet.
  • If confirmed, the system creates a Putaway Task.
  • If declined, the plan saves without starting the task.
• The system tracks and logs all updates related to pallet location and contents.

Lock a Pallet with Items During Putaway

Once the system creates a Putaway Task for a pallet used as a cart:

• The pallet and assigned items lock against other operations such as sorting, moving, or receiving.
• Attempting to move the pallet triggers the error: "Pallet has a Putaway cart Task. Cannot proceed."
• Attempting to move or depalletize assigned items triggers the error: "LPN is in a putaway cart. Cannot proceed with the scan."

Note: Items on the pallet not assigned to the task can still move. When such an item moves, the system:

• Removes it from the pallet.
• Clears pallet and cart information from the item.
• Logs the activity.

The system unlocks all elements after the Putaway Task completes or cancels.

This locking applies across RF devices, UI screens, and API calls related to receiving, sorting, locating, palletizing, moving items, and closing tasks.

Track Pallet Movement by Zone

The system logs pallet movements when moving the pallet (as cart) between drop zones. This maintains accurate location history.

Handling Leftover Inventory and Scan Behavior

If the Putaway Task does not use all items on the pallet:

• The system prompts the user to drop leftover LPNs at a valid location.
• You can scan a drop location - the system returns an error if the location is invalid.
• You can skip scanning if needed.

When an item stores completely, the system:

• Clears pallet and cart data from the item.
• Logs the move.
• Removes the item from the cart.

Navigation After Palletizing Items

The next-screen-to-launch parameter on the RF Palletize screen defines which RF screen opens after ending a pallet.

When configured:

• The system automatically opens the RF Build Putaway Cart screen.
• The Pallet Nbr auto-fills as Cart Nbr, eliminating the need to scan again.

Module Parameter	Parameter Type	Comment
next-screen-to-launch	Text	This parameter provides an option to automatically invoke the next RF screen after the End Pallet. Currently, this enhancement supports screens from the rf.inbound.cwrfbuildputawaycart module. The intended screen name should be configured in the Parameter Value.

If auto-assign task is enabled:

• The system opens the Execute Task screen immediately after.
• Returns to the RF Palletize pallet prompt screen after execution.

If auto-assign task is disabled:

• The system shows a confirmation message.
• Returns to the RF Palletize pallet prompt screen.

Build Putaway Cart

The system handles received items as follows when the Build Putaway Cart screen is the next screen:

• Full Pallet: Opens Build Putaway Cart, treats the pallet as the cart, and auto-fills pallet information.
• The LPN# gets auto filled as Cart#.

Task creation depends on the auto-assign setup:

• If disabled, the system confirms the setup without assigning a task.
• If enabled, the system validates and opens the task for execution immediately.

Drop Location Scan Prompt

The prompt-location parameter in the RF Build Putaway Cart module controls whether the system prompt you to scan a drop location after task creation (only when auto-assign task is disabled).

Note: This function enables accurate cart tracking once a task is created in non-auto-assign mode. It is particularly useful for supporting task interleaving.

When enabled, the system:

• Validates the scanned location.
• Shows errors for invalid or incompatible locations.
• Saves the valid location as the current task location.

If disabled, the system skips this prompt.

Default Task Ordering Criteria

When creating Putaway Tasks without a specific order template, the system orders task details by the destination location’s Putaway Sequence in ascending order instead of cart position number. This ensures:

• Tasks group by destination location.
• Operators scan each location once and complete all putaway actions before moving on.
• Split LPN allocations for the same location group together, reducing redundant scans.

Configuration

• Set the cart_prompt screen parm >Use Pallet as Cart.

Use Pallet as Cart: Screen Flow

• 1. Open the Mobile App and navigate to the Build Putaway Cart screen.
  2. In the Pallet prompt, scan or enter the Pallet Number (e.g., PLTTEST1).
  3. The system processes the following scenarios based on IBLPN allocation:
  4. If accepted, move the pallet (acting as cart) to the Drop Zone.
• All IBLPNs allocated:
  • The system prompts: "All IBLPNs allocated for putaway. Proceed with Putaway Task creation?".
  • Press Ctrl-A to accept and create the task using the pallet number as the cart number.
  • Press Ctrl-W to cancel.
• No IBLPNs allocated:
  • The system prompts: "No IBLPNs allocated for putaway. No task will be created".
  • Press Ctrl-W to exit or proceed based on needs.
• Some IBLPNs allocated:
  • The system prompts: "X of Y IBLPNs allocated for putaway. Proceed with Putaway Task creation?".
  • Press Ctrl-A to accept and create a partial task.
  • Press Ctrl-W to cancel.

Note: Continue moving the pallet to task zones or drop locations according to created tasks. After completing all putaway tasks, exit the application by pressing Ctrl-X.