Lock a warehouse

A warehouse can be locked so that no items can be picked or added. For example: When a stock count is in progress at a warehouse.

  1. Choose Warehouse Management > Warehouses in the Navigation Pane.
  2. Select the warehouse.
  3. Choose the tab General > Inventory Locks > Lock status.
  4. Click Lock .
  5. In the option group Lock Mode, select one of the following options:
    OptionExplanation
    In/Out

    All movements of goods to and from the warehouse are blocked.

    For example: When a general stock count is planned for the warehouse.
    In

    The warehouse is blocked for inbound movements.

    In this mode it is impossible to receive, putaway or relocate items to this warehouse. Items already present in the warehouse can still be used for picking or replenishment.

    For example: To clear the warehouse without executing unnecessary internal movement of inventory.
    Out

    The warehouse is blocked for outbound movements.

    In this mode it is no longer possible to pick or replenish items. It is still possible to receive/putaway items in the warehouse.

    For example: The inventory in the warehouse is no longer usable (spoiled, compromised, unsafe, aged,...).
  6. Choose in the drop-down menu Lock Reason, the lock reason.

    The lock reasons were entered via the Configurator.

    For example: BLOCKED - Warehouse is blocked.

  7. Where applicable, enter in the field Lock Description an explanation on the lock.
  8. Click Finish.