You use this program maintain multiple bin locations for a stock code. In addition, you can place a bin on hold to prevent further transactions from being processed against the bin.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| New | Select this to add a new bin for the stock code. |
| Delete | Select this icon to delete the bin you are currently maintaining. |
| Save | Select this to save the information for the bin. |
| Stock code | Indicate the stock code for which you want to maintain a bin. This field is not enabled if you accessed the Inventory Bin Maintenance program from the Inventory Browse on Bins program. |
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Stock code | This indicates the stock code for which you are maintaining the bin. |
| Warehouse | Enter the warehouse in which you want to create a new
bin (see Inventory Warehouses for Stock Codes). For existing bins, this indicates the warehouse in which the bin is located. |
| Bin location | Enter the new bin location you want to add or the
existing bin you want to maintain. If fixed bins are in use for the warehouse, then the bin needs to exist in the warehouse. |
| Note | Optionally assign a note to the bin. |
| Hold status | Select this to place the bin on hold. The available quantity for a bin on hold is still included in the Requirements Calculation (see Stock on hand Inventory file). You typically place a bin on hold to prevent transactions from being processed against the bin (e.g. for inspection purposes when receiving jobs into stock from the factory). |
| Reason | You use this field to enter a reason for placing the bin on hold. |
You can only access this program when the option: Multiple bins is enabled (Inventory Setup).
You can only delete a bin if it has a zero quantity on hand and there have been no movements against the bin for three months.