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Shipment Handling Unit Functions

The Shipment Handling Unit Functions codeunit provides various calculation methods to determine the expected shipment handling unit quantity for document lines and warehouse journal lines. These methods calculate how many handling units (pallets, containers, etc.) are needed based on different criteria such as height, volume, layers, or existing handling unit data.

Overview

Handling unit quantity calculations are essential for:

  • Planning: Determining how many handling units are needed for shipments
  • TMS Integration: Providing accurate handling unit counts to Transportation Management Systems
  • Warehouse Operations: Optimizing handling unit usage and space planning
  • Costing: Calculating transportation costs based on handling unit quantities

Each calculation method uses different approaches and parameters to determine the handling unit quantity, allowing you to select the most appropriate method for your specific business requirements.

Available Methods

Method Code Description Use Case
METHOD01 Height calculation: Number of pallets based on stacking height limits When height constraints are the primary concern
METHOD02 Layer calculation: Full pallets plus partial pallet for remaining quantity Standard layer-based calculation with full and partial handling units
METHOD03 Layer method: Convert pallet count to EUR pallet equivalent When you need to standardize to EUR pallet format
METHOD04 Height method: Convert pallet count to EUR pallet equivalent Height-based calculation converted to EUR pallet equivalent
METHOD05 Volume calculation: Number of pallets based on item volume requirements When volume constraints determine handling unit count
METHOD06 Simple calculation: Item quantity divided by pallet capacity Basic calculation for standard scenarios
METHOD07 Count method: Use existing pallet data from detail lines or activities When handling unit data already exists in the system
METHOD08 Combined method: Layer and height constraints for optimal pallet calculation Complex scenarios with multiple constraints
METHOD09 Mixed method: Full pallets by capacity, partial pallets by volume Hybrid approach combining capacity and volume
LOADING METER Loading Meters calculation For loading meter-based transportation planning
LOADING METER FMS Loading Meters FMS calculation FMS-specific loading meter calculation

Common Concepts

Handling Unit Types

A Handling Unit Type defines the physical characteristics of a handling unit (pallet, container, etc.):

  • Dimensions: Length, Width, Height
  • Maximum load constraints: Pick Max. Load Height, Pick Max. Load Weight, Pick Max. Load Cubage
  • Handling Unit type group for classification

Handling Unit Type Unit of Measure

The Handling Unit Type Unit of Measure table links items to handling unit types and defines:

  • Qty. per UOM Code: Full handling unit capacity (quantity per unit of measure)
  • Qty. per Layer: Quantity that fits in one layer
  • Height: Height per unit or layer
  • Length, Width: Dimensions for pick handling units

Conditions System

Many methods use the WMS Condition System to retrieve configuration values:

  • Condition Set ID: Links document lines to condition sets
  • Condition Codes: Reference codes defined in WMS Condition Code Setup
  • Common Conditions: Interleave handling units, maximum heights, handling unit types, stacking factors

Document Line Fields

The calculation methods work with these key fields from WMS Document Line:

  • Quantity: The ordered quantity
  • Expected Shipment Handling Unit Qty.: The calculated result (handling unit quantity)
  • Handling Unit Type Code: The handling unit type to use
  • Unit of Measure Code: Unit of measure for the line
  • Condition Set ID: Reference to condition set

How to Use

  1. Select a Method: Choose the calculation method that best fits your business requirements
  2. Configure Parameters: Set up method-specific parameters in the function selection
  3. Set Up Master Data: Ensure handling unit types, unit of measures, and conditions are properly configured
  4. Assign to Customer Items: Link the method to customer items via the Shpt. Handling Unit Calc. Method field
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