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SAP WM storage bin type search
One of the strengths of SAP's warehouse management module is its location

determination strategy. Whether the parts are stored or used, SAP allows you to
adapt several strategies to meet your needs. For those of each company, but also for
those of all internal areas of the company. However, before defining certain
strategies, the first step is to establish a search strategy. So, let's discover how it
works in SAP through this article SAP WM storage bin type search.
There are 3 of them:
First, at the Storage Type level
Secondly, at the section level
Third, in terms of the type of Bin
If you are not yet comfortable with the terms used and how a warehouse is built in
SAP, I send you to our article dedicated to the structure of a warehouse in SAP :
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Otherwise, let's attack right after with SAP WM : storage bin type search.
NEWSLETTER
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SAP WM storage bin type search – B English
configuration C Español
Subsets can be created within a storage type when it is not sufficient to subdivide
the warehouse properly. These are called "storage section".
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But sometimes this is still not enough. In some companies, the flow requires
particular Bin Types or even container types (like boxes, pallets, etc. -> Storage First Name
Unit Type).
If material is to be placed or removed from storage, SAP needs to know how to Email
select the items, which fields to search and in what order. For example, it will first
determine the Storage type, then the Storage section if necessary. At this point, SAP
will ask itself what the item in question is stored in:
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What kind of location? reCAPTC
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How big is it? I agree to receive your e-mails and c

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In/on which container?
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Storage bin type search process
It is at this precise stage that our search strategy comes into play. And for that, let's
see in the customizing :
SPRO : Logistics Exécution / Warehouse Management / Strategies / Activate Storage Bin Type Search
Cust. storage bin type search
Definitions – Storage Bin Types

First of all, it will be necessary to define the different types of Bin present in your
warehouse / your section. Start by choosing which warehouse you are in, then
create a specific storage bin type (2 characters long). Also, provide a description.
Attention, this field does not contain any characteristics (height, width, etc.). It
will then be necessary to describe it using the field provided via text:
Storage Bin type – definition
Definitions - Storage Unit Types

In second place is definition of the storage unit type. After having selected your
warehouse, indicate a storage unit type (also on 2 characters). In this way, we will
define the different types of containers that can be placed in a particular Bin
type. We can find, for example, pallets or boxes. By this parameterization point, we
can also assign a specific capacity to the storage unit type :
Storage unit type – definition
Assignment - Storage Type

Thereafter, you must assign the different storage unit types created. By this, I
mean that we will have to assign, using the combination "warhouse / storage type"
the different SUT (Storage Unit Type) that SAP could find at this location:
Storage Unit type check – Assignment
Assignment – Storage Bin Types

Within our configuration, it is now necessary to assign the different types of
location possible for each storage unit type. This means that this SUT can be
found in this and that type of Bin:
Storage bin type search – Assignment
Storage Unit Type Check – Activate

Going to this customizing point, we go to the "Storage type control for strategies"
view.
Storage type control for strategies
This is where the precise input and output strategies are configured. We are
interested in the "Storage Type" view. To do this, double click on the Storage type
that requires a search strategy via bin types / Storage Unit Type :
SUT check active
Note that you have to check this box to allow the system to search through our
configuration.
Overall, our "SAP WM storage bin type search" configuration is now complete. So, to
make it easier to understand the process, let's see this together:
SAP WM storage bin type search – A

concrete example
Let's select this article together and make a goods receipt for it.
But first, let's look at how our Warehouse and search strategy are configured:
"Warehouse Management 1" view of the article
Warehouse Management view 1
Here, our item is set up with a storage type indicator but does not have a storage
section indicator. Its name is 007. Let's see which storage type(s) it corresponds to.
Determine Storage Type Search Sequence

When putting into storage, SAP will scan storage type 007 to find an appropriate
storage bin.
Storage type search
In these conditions, let's find out how this storage type is set up.
Define Storage Type
SUT check active
The box is checked, indicating that you will have to work with Storage Unit Types.
But which ones?
Activate Storage Bin Type Search

First, let's look at the storage unit type present in our storage type 007. This is in the
storage type assignment point :
Storage unit type check – example
Our article will therefore be placed on storage unit type :
E1
These are European pallets of 1m
E2
They are European pallets of 2m
IP
These are industrial pallets
Of course, these SUTs are themselves defined by means of slots. This is recorded in
the assignment of the Storage Unit Type with the Bin Type :
Storage bin type search – example
The SUT can then be placed in this particular type of bin.
Good Receipt
After that, we can carry out our goods receipt. So, go to the MIGO transaction :
MIGO GR
This receipt will then generate a transfer requirement in background. This TR is

there to generate the movement and the putting in stock of our product.
TR : Transfer Requirement
In order to transfer the item, type the transaction LB10 and display the TRs in "open"
status by pressing the Enter key:
Tcode LB10
In this view, find the TR created on the basis of your goods receipt and convert this
TR into a Transfer Order. Then use the button "TO in Foreground" to allow you to see
in detail all the actions to perform to place the article in stock.
TR – TO in Foreground
TO : Transfer Order
The first step is the Putaway Preparation screen. Here, use the "Putaway
Foreground" button to go to the actual TO creation screen.
Prepare for putaway
Note that SAP already has a SUT dedicated to the article. This is filled in the article's
record, "Warehouse Management view 2":
Warehouse Management view 2
The strategy defined throughout this article then comes into play. The key step is to
define in which SUT our material will be positioned. Fill in this field here:
Create To from TR
Note that I have voluntarily changed the storage unit type to show you that
despite a default value, it is always possible to change during the operation. SAP
then finds a free location respecting the Bin type possible according to the chosen
SUT.
By pressing the enter key and then posting the result, the storage is completed.
Finally, it would be interesting to check the Bin selected by SAP, to make sure that it
is an eligible Bin for our strategy. The LS03N transaction is then very appropriate :
Tcode LS03N
The type of bin fits perfectly with the set up and demonstrates the efficiency of the
available location search.
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Conclusion
By leveraging this strategy, SAP allows to identify the type of bin and the SUT to
be used when searching for specific materials. But this is only the beginning. It is
true that behind these search strategies, one can find different exit or investment
strategies:
These include:
Stock Placement
Fixed Bins
Open Storage
Addition to existing stock
Empty storage Bin
Pallets
Bulk Storage
Near Picking Bin
Picking / stock removal
FIFO (First In First Out)
LIFO (Last In First Out)
Partial pallet quantity
Large/small quantity
Expiration Date
Fixed Bin
However, this step is important for the future. This is the starting point for the
overall strategy and therefore it is important. Therefore, take the time to prepare
and think about your strategy beforehand. This saves a lot of time and is very
useful for users.
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Michael Antoine
SAP technical-functional consultant, WM (Warehouse Management) and eWM
(extended Warehouse Management) expert.
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2/22/24, 7:52 PM SAP WM storage bin type search - SAP Training and Coaching

SAP WM storage bin 25

One of the strengths of SAP's warehouse management module is its location

SAP WM storage bin type search – B English

How big is it? I agree to receive your e-mails and c

Storage bin type search process

Cust. storage bin type search

Definitions – Storage Bin Types

Storage Bin type – definition

Definitions - Storage Unit Types

Storage unit type – definition

Assignment - Storage Type

Storage Unit type check – Assignment

Assignment – Storage Bin Types

Storage bin type search – Assignment

Storage Unit Type Check – Activate

Storage type control for strategies

SUT check active

SAP WM storage bin type search – A

"Warehouse Management 1" view of the article

Warehouse Management view 1

Determine Storage Type Search Sequence

Storage type search

Define Storage Type

SUT check active

Activate Storage Bin Type Search

Storage unit type check – example

Our article will therefore be placed on storage unit type :

Storage bin type search – example

The SUT can then be placed in this particular type of bin.

This receipt will then generate a transfer requirement in background. This TR is

Prepare for putaway

Warehouse Management view 2

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