This activity is used to build a handling unit structure consisting of one or multiple handling unit levels connected to a shipment or in inventory by adding an existing handling unit. A handling unit is a device that can be handled physically and may carry/contain other handling units or items in a structure.
To add an existing handling unit to the handling unit structure, use command Add Existing Handling Unit(s) and the Add Existing Handling Unit dialog will open.
If the existing empty handling unit is created with the packaging material part that is connected to a Handling Unit Type and when it is added to Inventory Parts In Stock record, the corresponding packaging material part (inventory part) is consumed. As a result, the On Hand Quantity of the relevant packaging material decreases on the Inventory Parts In Stock page.
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.