Business Central lets you print a pick instruction directly from a sales order. The document gives you an overview of all the lines on the order, so you can carry it around the warehouse while you pick the items.
You print the pick instruction from the Print option in the action menu on the sales order. The document includes a column for quantity, where you can write down how much you have picked of each item.
If you have entered a bin code on your item card, the bin code shows up in its own column on the pick instruction. The bin code is the shelf number, and it tells you where to find each item in the warehouse.
Printing a pick instruction from a sales order
When you have a sales order with many lines and you need to pick the items in the warehouse, you can print a pick instruction to help you. The instruction is a physical document you carry around while you go through your inventory.
You find the function under Print in the action menu on the sales order. The pick instruction gives you an overview of all the items on the order. You print it, take it with you, and write down the quantity you have picked for each line.
Handling packing and shipping
Once you have picked the items, you can use the same workflow when you pack the order and make it ready to ship. This keeps the process simple from picking to dispatch, all based on the one document you carry with you.
Using bin codes to find items faster
The pick instruction has a bin code column. If you have entered the bin code, meaning the shelf number, on the item card, it gets filled in automatically on the document. That makes it easier to navigate the warehouse and find each item without searching.
Q&A
How do I print a pick instruction in Business Central?
Open the sales order and go to the Print option in the action menu. From there you can print the pick instruction, which gives you an overview of all the items on the order.
What does the pick instruction contain?
It lists all the lines on the sales order, with a column for the quantity you have picked and a bin code column showing the shelf number for each item.
How does the bin code help during picking?
If you have entered the bin code on the item card, it appears on the pick instruction and points you to the shelf where each item is located, so you can find items faster in the warehouse.
Can I use the same document for packing and shipping?
Yes. After picking, you can use the same workflow to pack the order and make it ready to ship.