HHT - Tote GRN and Putaway

HHT - Tote GRN and Putaway

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Software Plan : Growth & Enterprise
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Account Type : Seller Account & 3PL
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Inventory Type : Serialized & Non-Serialized (All USN Types)

Overview

Tote-based GRN allows items received through GRN to be assigned to totes and subsequently processed through Tote Putaway. The Tote GRN flow supports USN Types 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, Auto GRN, Serialized accounts, and Non-Serialized accounts.

Required Settings

Backend Configurations:
tote_enabled_grn = 1
For Auto GRN / USN Type 5: QcFailPutAway = 1
Putaway mode is determined by continuousPutAwaySetting

When to Use

Use Tote-based GRN when received items need to be grouped into physical totes during the GRN process before putaway.
A single GRN can use multiple totes, allowing received items to be handled in separate groups. During putaway, a tote can be processed as a complete unit in Drop Mode or item-by-item in Scan Mode.

Workflow - GRN

Access the GRN

From the Android application:
Start Inwarding Items → Select PO → Go to GRN
The GRN screen allows the user to work with an existing GRN or create a new GRN.








After entering the GRN:
  • Non-Serialized account: Scan SKU/EAN/UoM.
  • Serialized account: Scan SKU/EAN/UoM > Scan the serial number.

Non-Serialized - Bulk Mode

After scanning the SKU:
  1. Click Add Tote.


  2. Select Good or Bad. If Bad is selected, select the applicable QC Fail Reason
  3. Scan the tote.


  4. The scanned tote is displayed under Scanned Tote.
  5. Click the Pen/Edit icon.


  6. Enter the quantity for the tote and Slide right to add the item.


  7. Repeat as required.

    Note:     If the selected QC Fail Reason is not compatible with the tote, the system displays an error and the quantity cannot be added to that tote.


  9. Click Next.
  10. Enter the GRN details and slide to complete the GRN.

Non-Serialized - Single Mode

  1. Select Good or Bad.
  2. Scan a tote or select an already scanned tote.


  3. If required, click Tote Full / Scan Another.


  4. Scan the items.
  5. The scanned items are automatically added to the selected tote and are visible.


  6. Click Next.
  7. Enter the GRN details and complete the GRN.

Serialized - Single Mode

In Serial Mode, only Single Mode is available, except for USN Type 4.
  1. Select Good or Bad.


  2. Scan or select the tote based on the QC selection.


  3. Scan the serial numbers.
  4. The scanned serials are automatically added to the selected tote.
  5. Click Next.
  6. Enter the GRN details and complete the GRN.

Sorted Data at GRN = 1

This flow is available only in Serial Mode. USN Type 4 is Not Supported for this flow.
  1. Select Good or Bad.


  2. Scan the SKU.


  3. Scan a tote or select an already mapped tote.
  4. Scan the serial numbers.


  5. The scanned serials are automatically added to the selected tote.
  6. If required, click Tote Full / Scan Another.
  7. Click Next.
  8. Enter the GRN details and complete the GRN.

Auto GRN - USN Type 5

Tote selection is mandatory when QcFailPutAway = 1.

Continuous Mode

  1. Scan SKU/EAN.
  2. Select Good or Bad.
  3. Scan a tote or select an existing tote.
  4. Scan multiple serial numbers.
  5. Complete the GRN.

Non-Continuous Mode

  1. Scan SKU/EAN.
  2. Scan one serial number.
  3. Select Good or Bad.
  4. Scan a tote or select an existing tote.
  5. Enter the required details.
  6. Process the item.

Workflow - Putaway

Navigate to 'For Putaway' section


From the Putaway screen, select Tote GRN to view Tote-based GRNs.

Tote Putaway has two modes:
  • Drop Mode (Scan Tote → Scan Bin → Complete)
  • Scan Mode (Scan Tote → Scan SKU/Serial → Scan Bin → Complete)
The mode is determined by continuousPutAwaySetting.

Drop Mode - GOOD Tote

  1. Scan the Tote.
  2. Scan the destination Bin.
  3. Swipe to complete.
The entire tote is shelved into the selected bin in one operation.


If the final putaway submission fails, the current session switches to Scan Mode. An invalid Tote or Bin validation error does not cause this switch.

Scan Mode - Non-Serialized

  1. Scan the Tote.


  2. Scan the SKU.


  3. Scan the destination Bin.
  4. Enter the quantity.


  5. Swipe to complete.
After successful submission, the screen returns to Scan SKU. Repeat until all items in the tote have been shelved.

Scan Mode - Serialized

  1. Scan the Tote.
  2. Scan the Serial.
  3. Scan the destination Bin.
  4. Swipe to complete.

Putaway is completed one unit per serial. After successful submission, the screen returns to Scan Serial.

Bad Tote

This is available when QcFailPutAway is disabled.
Flow:
  1. Scan the Tote.
  2. The system automatically empties the tote's GRN.
  3. No SKU, Serial, or Bin scan is required.
  4. On success, a confirmation is displayed and the screen closes.

Important Notes

  • Multiple totes can be used within one GRN.
  • Tote data is retained for an incomplete GRN.
  • A failed final Drop Mode submission switches the current session to Scan Mode.
  • This temporary switch does not change continuousPutAwaySetting.
  • A previously accepted serial cannot be scanned again during the same Serialized Scan Mode session.

FAQ

1. Can multiple totes be used for one GRN?
Yes. Multiple totes can be used within a single GRN.
2. Can I continue an incomplete GRN without scanning the items again?
Yes. Previously scanned tote data is retained when the same incomplete GRN is opened again.
3. What is the difference between Bulk Mode and Single Mode?
In Bulk Mode, quantity is entered against the tote using the Pen/Edit option.
In Single Mode, scanned items are automatically added to the selected tote.
4. What is the difference between Drop Mode and Scan Mode?
Drop Mode: Scan Tote → Scan Bin → Swipe to complete.
Scan Mode: Scan Tote → Scan SKU/Serial → Scan Bin → complete the putaway.
5. Is the Tote feature available in Direct GRN?
No.

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