The Find Item flow in Business Central lets you locate a specific item in your warehouse by entering the item number. It shows you the bin content table filtered on that item, so you can see exactly which bins hold the item and how many pieces are in each.
You are not limited to the item number. You can also search using item references such as the GTIN code, and the flow still finds the correct item.
What the Find Item flow does
The Find Item flow is built for one purpose: finding a specific item in the warehouse. When you need to track down where an item is stored, you run the flow and enter the item number you are looking for.
The flow then displays the bin content table with a filter on that item. For example, if you enter item number 1000, you see that the item is on bin code 12.03 with a quantity of 120 pieces, and on bin code 120 with a quantity of 45 pieces. In a single view you get a clear picture of where the item sits and how much is in each location.
Searching with item references and GTIN codes
You do not have to know the item number to use the flow. It works with different identifiers, including item references.
If you enter item number 5000, you see where item number 5000 is in the inventory. But you could just as easily use an item reference on that item, such as the GTIN code, and the flow still finds item number 5000. That makes it quick to locate an item no matter which identifier you have on hand.
Q&A
What does the Find Item flow do in Business Central?
It finds a specific item in the warehouse. You enter the item number and it displays the bin content table filtered on that item, showing each bin code and the quantity stored there.
Can I search for an item without knowing the item number?
Yes. The flow supports different identifiers, including item references such as the GTIN code. If you search using an item reference, the flow still finds and shows the correct item.
What information does the Find Item flow show for an item?
It shows the bin content for the item, meaning which bin codes hold the item and the quantity in each. For example, an item might appear on bin code 12.03 with 120 pieces and on bin code 120 with 45 pieces.