What is crate part in SAP LE-WM - Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: crate part

• Component: LE-WM

• Component Name: Warehouse Management

• Description: The materials are stored in crates or other standard containers and are requested as the quantity defined in the control cycle. This is independent of production orders. Using this material staging method, you use a separate transaction to order a full crate. In the standard system, you order crate parts manually. When a worker on the shop floor sees that a container or production storage bin is almost empty, the worker uses the WM or Production Planning Shop Floor Control PP-SFC application to replenish the bin using this transaction. You define the quantities required in the control cycle.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A crate part is a type of warehouse management object in SAP. It is used to store and manage items that are too large to be stored in a single storage bin. Crate parts are typically used for large items such as furniture, appliances, and other bulky items. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Crate parts can be created in the SAP system by entering the necessary information such as the item number, description, and dimensions. Once created, the crate part can be assigned to a storage bin and the item can be stored in the warehouse. The crate part can also be used to track the movement of the item within the warehouse. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a crate part, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is entered accurately. This will ensure that the item can be tracked and located easily within the warehouse. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the dimensions of the crate part are accurate so that it can fit into the storage bin correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Crate parts are part of SAP's Warehouse Management (LE-WM) module. This module provides tools for managing inventory in warehouses, including tools for creating and managing crate parts. Additionally, there are other types of warehouse management objects such as storage bins and pallets that can be used to store and manage items in a warehouse.