The warehouse reclassification journal in Business Central lets you change bin codes, lot numbers, and serial numbers on your warehouse entries. It moves items between bins without posting any item ledger entries.
Use this journal when an item is placed in the wrong bin, when you make a manual movement, or when you need to correct lot or serial numbers at the warehouse entry level.
To move an item, enter the item number, the bin code where the item is currently placed, and the bin code you want to move it to, along with the quantity. When you register the journal, Business Central carries out all your changes and posts warehouse entries from one bin to another.
What the warehouse reclassification journal does
The warehouse reclassification journal is meant for reclassifying your warehouse entries. You use it when you want to change bin codes manually, or when you want to change the lot number or serial numbers on a warehouse entry level.
The key point is that this journal does not post any item ledger entries. It only posts changes to warehouse entries. That distinction matters: you are adjusting where and how items are registered in the warehouse, not changing your item ledger.
When to use the warehouse reclassification journal
A common scenario is when somebody placed an item in the wrong bin. If you want to post the correction in the system so the registration is accurate, the warehouse reclassification journal is the tool for the job.
You can also use it when you carry out a manual movement and want to reclassify the item to reflect the new location.
How to reclassify an item between bins
To move an item from one bin to another, you do the following:
- Insert the item number.
- Enter the bin code where the item is currently placed or misplaced.
- Enter the bin code you want to move it to.
- Enter the quantity you want to move.
This posts warehouse entries from one bin to one bin. You can handle lot numbers and serial numbers the same way. Remember that all of this applies only to warehouse entries.
Registering the journal to complete the changes
When you are done, you register the journal. This carries out all your changes and updates the warehouse entries accordingly.
Q&A
Does the warehouse reclassification journal post item ledger entries?
No. It only posts changes to warehouse entries. It does not post any item ledger entries.
When should I use the warehouse reclassification journal?
Use it when an item has been placed in the wrong bin and you want to correct it, when you carry out a manual movement, or when you need to change bin codes, lot numbers, or serial numbers on a warehouse entry level.
How do I move an item from one bin to another with this journal?
Enter the item number, the bin code where the item is currently placed, the bin code you want to move it to, and the quantity. Then register the journal to carry out the change.
Can I change lot numbers and serial numbers with the warehouse reclassification journal?
Yes. You can reclassify lot numbers and serial numbers in the same way you change bin codes, as long as it applies to warehouse entries.