Background Processing: Replenishment for Fixed Bins 

Use

There are two programs within the Warehouse Management System that pertain to picking:

This program shows which fixed storage bins in the warehouse currently have insufficient picking stock. The system does not do any planning based on the results.

This program shows which fixed storage bins have insufficient picking stock to fill deliveries scheduled for a specified time frame and shipping point and also carries out the planning to remedy the situation. Also, a relevant planning procedure can be carried out.

In both cases, the system generates transfer requirements to refill the fixed storage bins with sufficient replenishment stock for picking. It takes into account existing transfer requirements and transfer orders.

The program (RLLNACH2) can be run at the end of the day so that you can see which fixed storage bins need to be refilled for the following day’s picking. The system will generate transfer requirements for that day. You can then create transfer orders from the transfer requirements, physically move the stock, and then confirm the transfer orders in the system. If you confirm the transfer orders in the system, the movements are posted by the system.

The system views this kind of replenishment as a movement of stock from one storage type to another. Therefore, the selection screen for the program requires you to enter the storage type of the fixed storage bins in question (i.e., the destination storage type of the transfer requirements). You must also enter the site and warehouse number. You can further restrict the relevant deliveries by specifying the shipping point, multiple processing number, picking date, and goods issue date (usually the following day).