What is 'bin type' in SAP LE-WM - Warehouse Management?

bin type - Overview

• Component: LE-WM

• Component Name: Warehouse Management

• Description: An object that identifies the dimensions of a bin. When you create storage bins for storage types, you must define the bin type. Bin types in the WM system are used with the storage bin search process.

bin type - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Bin type is a Warehouse Management (WM) component in SAP that defines the characteristics of a storage bin. It is used to determine the size, shape, and capacity of a storage bin, as well as the type of material that can be stored in it. Bin types are used to ensure that the right materials are stored in the right bins. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Bin types are created in the SAP system and assigned to storage bins. When creating a bin type, you must specify the size, shape, and capacity of the bin, as well as the type of material that can be stored in it. Once a bin type is created, it can be assigned to any number of storage bins. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a bin type, make sure to specify the size and shape accurately so that materials can be stored properly. Additionally, make sure to specify the capacity accurately so that materials do not exceed the capacity of the bin. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on bin types in SAP WM, please refer to SAP Help documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_LE_WM/731/en-US