Pack/Unpack

You use this activity to add SFC numbers, containers, or process lots to a specific container or to remove them from a container (see Container).

You can also pack a partial quantity of an SFC number into a container (see SFC Number).

For more information, see Packing a Container and Setting Up Packing.

Rules

The following table describes rules and settings that you can change for this activity in Activity Maintenance:

Rule	Setting
ACCESS_CLOSED_CONTAINERS	If set to YES (default), gives users access to closed containers
ACCESS_OPEN_CONTAINERS	If set to YES (default), gives users access to open containers
ALLOW_ACTIVE_SFC	If set to YES (default), allows SFC numbers with the Active status to be packed into or unpacked from a container
ALLOW_DONE_SFC	If set to YES (default), allows SFC numbers with the Done status to be packed into or unpacked from a container
ALLOW_INQUE_SFC	If set to YES (default), allows SFC numbers with the In Queue status to be packed into or unpacked from a container
ALLOW_PACK	If set to YES (default), allows users to pack containers
ALLOW_UNPACK	If set to YES (default), allows users to unpack containers
AUTO_COMPLETE_SFC	If set to YES, automatically completes SFC numbers in the Active status when the user chooses Done and Close. If the SFC number was started manually and this activity rule is set to YES, the system automatically completes this SFC number when the user chooses Add. The default value: NO
AUTO_START_SFC	If set to YES, automatically starts the SFC number by a user who opened the Pack/Unpack activity, when the SFC number is scanned or passed in and the user chooses Add. The default value: NO
ERP_ITEM_FILTER	Related to SAP ME ERP integration (see SAP ME ERP Integration (SAPMEINT)) Defines which messages are sent to SAP ERP. The system sends confirmations and corresponding Goods Issued messages to SAP ERP if the SFC number that is packed in the container meets one of the filters Filters are separated by comma (,) and allow the use of a wildcard (). For example, `; MATERIAL1,Material1,TOP*`. When the value is blank, no message is sent to SAP ERP.
ERP_OPERATION	Related to SAP ME ERP integration Defines the Operation field in the confirmation message that is sent to SAP ERP when a container is closed in SAP ME. For example, `ASSY,OPER1`
ERP_REPORTING_STEP	Related to SAP ME ERP integration Defines the Reporting Step field in the confirmation message that is sent to SAP ERP when a container is closed in SAP ME. For example, `0010,0020`
ERP_SEQUENCE	Related to SAP ME ERP integration Defines the Sequence field in the confirmation message that is sent to SAP ERP when a container is closed in SAP ME. For example, `0`.
SFC_MUST_BE_AT_OPERATION	YES: Allows the user to pack only SFC numbers that have the In Queue or Active status into the container. NO (default): Allows the user to pack SFC numbers in any status into the container at any operation. Note This activity rule applies only to the Pack/Unpack activity when it is used in the POD. End of the note.

Fields

The following tables describe fields requiring explanation:

Main Screen
Field	Description
Container Category	Normal: The Container browse contains containers only of the Normal category. Packaging Material Type: You can enter a material of the Packaging type into the Packaging Material field.
Packaging Material	The material of the Packaging type.
Handling Unit Number	A unique handling unit identifier for the products placed into or onto a packaging material.
Min Qty	The minimum number of SFC numbers or containers you can pack into the container specified in the Container field
SFC/Container	SFC number or a container currently packed in the container
Qty	The number of pieces of the SFC number or container packed
Remove	Removes the SFC or container numbers selected in the Received table from the container
Done	Saves the information you have currently entered and clears the screen
Done and Close	Saves the information you have entered, marks the container closed, and clears the screen. Note Closing a container finishes the packing process for that container. You cannot add SFC numbers or existing containers to a closed container unless it is reopened. End of the note.

Pack Level and Data
Field	Description
Qty	The maximum number of pieces of the selected SFC number that can be packed into a container Note This field appears when Pack Level is SFC and the lot size of the selected SFC number is greater than one. End of the note.
Add	Adds the SFC number, partial SFC quantity, or an existing container to the container, and clears the Pack Level and Data fields

Unpack Screen
Field	Description
New Packed Qty	The current number of SFC numbers or containers packed in the container after SFC numbers or existing containers have been unpacked
SFC Step Status	Displays the SFC Step Status activity
Unpack	Moves the SFC numbers or containers selected in the Packed table to the Unpacked table
Repack	Moves the SFC numbers or containers selected in the Unpacked table to the Packed table

More Information

Packing Report