If you run a warehouse setup that uses bins in Business Central, you can use the Show Bin Content action to see exactly what is stored on a specific bin. This is useful before you start picking material for production, because you can check whether everything you need has actually been placed on the bin.
Using Show Bin Content with bin-enabled warehouse setups
When your location setup requires bins, Business Central gives you the Show Bin Content action. This action lets you display everything that sits on a specific bin, so you always know what material is available where.
The way it works is straightforward. You enter the bin code, and Business Central shows you what is currently on that bin.
Checking material availability before production picking
A typical example is when you are ready to pick material for production. Someone is supposed to have picked the material and placed it on your bin. Before you start, you want to be sure the material is actually there.
With Show Bin Content, you enter the bin code and see exactly what is on that specific bin. It is an easy way to confirm that you have all the material you need on the bin before you move on.
Q&A
When is the Show Bin Content action available in Business Central?
The Show Bin Content action is available when your location setup requires bins. It lets you display everything stored on a specific bin.
How do you check what material is on a specific bin?
You enter the bin code in the Show Bin Content action, and Business Central displays everything that is currently on that bin.
Why is Show Bin Content useful before production picking?
It lets you verify that the material you need has been picked and placed on your bin before you start. You can quickly confirm that all required material is available on the specific bin.