Putaway Process

Putaway Process

Software Plan: All
Account Type: Seller Account, 3PL Aggregator
Inventory Type: Serialized & Non-Serialized

Overview

PutAway is the process of assigning inventory to a storage bin after it is received or generated in the warehouse. It helps organize inventory within the warehouse by updating its physical storage location.

Inventory becomes available for PutAway after one of the following warehouse operations is completed:

  • Goods Receipt Note (GRN)
  • Return processing
  • Order cancellation
  • Production
  • Dekit

The inventory is assigned to the selected bin and no longer appears in the PutAway queue.

Bulk PutAway is also supported, allowing users to assign bins for multiple inventory records using a CSV file.

When to Use

Use PutAway when you need to:

  • Assign received inventory to warehouse bins.
  • Complete shelving after GRN when PutAway was deferred.
  • Store inventory received through completed returns.
  • Store inventory received from cancelled orders after invoice generation.
  • Store inventory generated through Production.
  • Store inventory generated through Dekit.
  • Perform bulk bin assignment using a CSV file.

Prerequisites

Before performing PutAway, ensure that:

  • Warehouse Zones, Shelves, and Bins are configured.
  • The destination Bin exists.
  • Inventory is pending PutAway.
  • If applicable, Quality Check has been completed.
  • The user has access to the PutAway module.
  • For Bulk PutAway, the appropriate CSV template has been downloaded.

Step-by-Step Process

Process 1: GRN PutAway

Use this process to assign bins for inventory pending PutAway after GRN.

Navigation: Inventory → PutAway → GRN


  1. Enter the Purchase Order number.
  2. If only one GRN exists, it is populated automatically. Otherwise, enter the required GRN number.
  3. Enter or scan the SKU/EAN/UoM Code/Serial
  4. Select the required Batch.
  5. Select the Inventory Status:
    • QC Pass
    • Repair / Damaged / Quarantine / Fraud
  6. Confirm Quantity.
  7. Enter or scan the destination Bin. If no mapped bin is available, the system displays "No Suggestion Found".
  8. Click Confirm.
Note:
  • QC Pass inventory can be stored only in Each Zone or Bulk Zone bins.
  • Repair, Damaged, Quarantine, and Fraud inventory can be stored only in Bad Zone bins mapped to the corresponding inventory status.
  • The entered quantity cannot exceed the available quantity.

Process 2: Return, Cancellation, Production & Dekit PutAway

Use this process to assign bins for inventory pending PutAway from Returns, Cancelled Orders, Production, or Dekit.

Navigation: Inventory → PutAway → Select the required tab

Return


Cancellation


Production

Dekit

  1. Locate the required inventory record.
  2. Click Bin.
  3. Enter the Quantity.
  4. Enter or scan the Bin Code.
  5. Click Confirm.

The inventory is assigned to the selected bin and removed from the PutAway queue.

Note: The entered quantity cannot exceed the available quantity displayed in the pop-up.




Process 3: Bulk PutAway

Bulk PutAway allows users to assign bins for multiple inventory records using a CSV file.

Navigation: Inventory → PutAway → Hamburger Menu → Bulk PutAway

Steps

Click the Hamburger Menu and select Bulk PutAway.

Select the required PutAway Type:
  1. GRN PutAway
  2. Return PutAway
  3. Cancellation PutAway
  4. Production PutAway

  1. Click Save Template to download the CSV template.
  2. Open the downloaded template. The system automatically populates all inventory pending PutAway for the selected PutAway type.
  3. Enter the destination Bin for the required inventory records.
  4. Save the CSV file.
  5. Upload the completed file.
  6. Click Submit.

The inventory is assigned to the specified bins after successful processing.

Note:
  • Only the Bin column needs to be updated in most cases.
  • The downloaded template contains all inventory currently pending PutAway for the selected PutAway type.
  • The template structure varies slightly depending on the selected PutAway type.
  • Although Letdown PutAway is available in the dropdown, the documented Letdown workflow uses GRN PutAway for bulk PutAway.

Bulk PutAway Templates

The downloaded template is pre-populated with inventory pending PutAway.

PutAway TypeTemplate Details
GRNIncludes Purchase Order ID, GRN ID, SKU, Product EAN, UOM, Batch, Quantity, Inventory Status, and Bin.
ReturnIncludes SKU, Product EAN, UOM, Batch, Quantity, Inventory Status, and Bin.
CancellationIncludes SKU, Product EAN, UOM, Batch, Quantity, Inventory Status, and Bin.
ProductionIncludes SKU, Product EAN, Batch, Quantity, and Bin.

System Behavior

  • If both Quality Check and PutAway are deferred during GRN, inventory becomes available for PutAway only after QC is completed.
  • If only PutAway is deferred, inventory is available immediately after GRN completion.
  • The system displays "No Suggestion Found" when no mapped bin is available.
  • Bulk PutAway templates are pre-populated with inventory pending PutAway for the selected PutAway type.

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