Handling Unit Blocking (whwmd6140m000)

Use this session to to block or unblock handling units.

If you block a handling unit, LN blocks the stock points contained in the handling unit. If the handling units has child handling units, LN blocks the child handling units and the stock points contained in the child handling units.

 

Handling Unit

The blocked handling unit. This can be a parent or a child handling unit.

If this handling unit has no child handling units, you can view the stock point information in the Stock Point tab of the current session. If the handling unit is a parent, you can view the blocked stock point of the child handling units in the Blocked Stock Points (whwmd6550m000) session. To start this session, select the current handling unit and from the appropriate menu, select Blocked Stock Points.

Status

The handling unit's status.

Reason for Blocking

The reason code of type Inventory Blocking excluding EP or Inventory Blocking including EP as defined in the Reasons (tcmcs0105m000) session.

User

The logon code of the employee who activates a blocking. Only the user who activated a block can remove it

Blocking Date

The date and time of the blocking action.

Warehouse

A place for storing goods. For each warehouse, you can enter address data and data relating to its type.

Location

A distinct place in a warehouse where goods are stored.

A warehouse can be divided into locations to manage the available space, and to locate the stored goods. Storage conditions and blocks can be applied to individual locations.

Item

The raw materials, subassemblies, finished products, and tools that can be purchased, stored, manufactured, and sold.

An item can also represent a set of items handled as one kit, or which exist in multiple product variants.

You can also define nonphysical items, which are not retained in inventory but can be used to post costs or to invoice services to customers. The examples of nonphysical items:

  • Cost items (for example, electricity)
  • Service items
  • Subcontracting services
  • List items (menus/options)
Lot

A number of items produced and stored together that are identified by a (lot) code. Lots identify goods.

Inventory Date
Text

If this check box is selected, additional text related to the reason for blocking can be specified.