Storage Location

Storage Location

Storage Location is a master that defines storage locations within a warehouse. It supports hierarchy (Warehouse > Zone > Aisle > Rack > Level > Bin) for putaway and pick operations.

To access Storage Location, go to:

Home > Warehousing > Storage Location

1. How to Create a Storage Location

1. Go to the Storage Location list, click New.
2. Enter Storage Location Name.
3. Select Parent Storage Location (for hierarchy) or leave blank for top-level.
4. Select Warehouse (from ERPNext).
5. Save the document.

Complete field reference

All fields from DocType Storage Location and nested child tables, in form order (including layout breaks). Columns: Label with technical field name in backticks, Type, and Description (from the DocType definition and standard freight/ERP semantics).

Label (Field name)	Type	Description
Site (site)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Storage Location Configurator so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Storage Location Configurator. Create the master first if it does not exist.
Building (building)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Storage Location Configurator so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Storage Location Configurator. Create the master first if it does not exist.
Zone (zone)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Storage Location Configurator so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Storage Location Configurator. Create the master first if it does not exist.
Aisle (aisle)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Storage Location Configurator so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Storage Location Configurator. Create the master first if it does not exist.
Bay (bay)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Storage Location Configurator so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Storage Location Configurator. Create the master first if it does not exist.
Level (level)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Storage Location Configurator so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Storage Location Configurator. Create the master first if it does not exist.
Location Code (location_code)	Data	Purpose: Short stable code for lists, integrations, and EDI (often uppercase). What to enter: Unique code within this master; match what customs, carriers, or APIs expect.
column_break_mquf	Column Break	Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only.
Site Code (site_code)	Data	Purpose: Short stable code for lists, integrations, and EDI (often uppercase). What to enter: Unique code within this master; match what customs, carriers, or APIs expect. Behaviour: Read-only here — value comes from calculation, another field, or workflow. Behaviour: Auto-filled from site.code when the link/source changes — verify after edits.
Building Code (building_code)	Data	Purpose: Short stable code for lists, integrations, and EDI (often uppercase). What to enter: Unique code within this master; match what customs, carriers, or APIs expect. Behaviour: Read-only here — value comes from calculation, another field, or workflow. Behaviour: Auto-filled from building.code when the link/source changes — verify after edits.
Zone Code (zone_code)	Data	Purpose: Short stable code for lists, integrations, and EDI (often uppercase). What to enter: Unique code within this master; match what customs, carriers, or APIs expect. Behaviour: Read-only here — value comes from calculation, another field, or workflow. Behaviour: Auto-filled from zone.code when the link/source changes — verify after edits.
Aisle Code (aisle_code)	Data	Purpose: Short stable code for lists, integrations, and EDI (often uppercase). What to enter: Unique code within this master; match what customs, carriers, or APIs expect. Behaviour: Read-only here — value comes from calculation, another field, or workflow. Behaviour: Auto-filled from aisle.code when the link/source changes — verify after edits.
Bay Code (bay_code)	Data	Purpose: Short stable code for lists, integrations, and EDI (often uppercase). What to enter: Unique code within this master; match what customs, carriers, or APIs expect. Behaviour: Read-only here — value comes from calculation, another field, or workflow. Behaviour: Auto-filled from bay.code when the link/source changes — verify after edits.
Level Code (level_code)	Data	Purpose: Short stable code for lists, integrations, and EDI (often uppercase). What to enter: Unique code within this master; match what customs, carriers, or APIs expect. Behaviour: Read-only here — value comes from calculation, another field, or workflow. Behaviour: Auto-filled from level.code when the link/source changes — verify after edits.
Configuration (configuration_tab)	Tab Break	Purpose: Organises the form into tabs so related fields are easier to scan and edit. What to enter: No data — click the tab to show or hide its fields.
column_break_fgum	Column Break	Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only.
Allow Mix Batches (allow_mix_batches)	Check	Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled.
Allow Mix Items (allow_mix_items)	Check	Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled.
Allow Mix Customers (allow_mix_customers)	Check	Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled.
Dedicated Item (dedicated_item)	Check	Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled.
Staging Area (staging_area)	Check	Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled.
Pick Face (pick_face)	Check	Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled.
column_break_anrj	Column Break	Purpose: Continues the current row in a second column (standard ERP two-column layout). What to enter: No data — layout only.
Status (status)	Select	Purpose: Constrains input to predefined values (compliance, mode, status, or internal classification). What to enter: Pick exactly one value from the list: Available, Assigned, In Use, Under Maintenance, Inactive.
Storage Type (storage_type)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Storage Type so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Storage Type. Create the master first if it does not exist.
Bin Priority (bin_priority)	Int	Purpose: Whole number (counts, packages, TEU count, integer quantities). What to enter: Digits only; no decimal point.
Max HU Slot (max_hu_slot)	Int	Purpose: Whole number (counts, packages, TEU count, integer quantities). What to enter: Digits only; no decimal point.
Item (item)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Warehouse Item so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Warehouse Item. Create the master first if it does not exist.
Capacity Management (capacity_tab)	Tab Break	Purpose: Organises the form into tabs so related fields are easier to scan and edit. What to enter: No data — click the tab to show or hide its fields.
Measurements (measurements_section)	Section Break	Purpose: Visual grouping and optional heading for the fields that follow (improves long freight forms). What to enter: No data — informational layout only.
Max Volume (max_volume)	Float	Purpose: Volume for chargeable calculations and vessel/air capacity. What to enter: Decimal cubic measure per your label (e.g. CBM).
Max Weight (max_weight)	Float	Purpose: Mass for rating, load planning, and DG limits. What to enter: Numeric weight; unit is implied by the label (often kg) — match company standard.
Max Height (max_height)	Float	Purpose: Decimal quantity or measurement (weight, volume, count with decimals). What to enter: Enter a number using site decimal precision.
Max Width (max_width)	Float	Purpose: Decimal quantity or measurement (weight, volume, count with decimals). What to enter: Enter a number using site decimal precision.
Max Length (max_length)	Float	Purpose: Decimal quantity or measurement (weight, volume, count with decimals). What to enter: Enter a number using site decimal precision.
Capacity UOM (capacity_uom)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to UOM so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing UOM. Create the master first if it does not exist.
Weight UOM (weight_uom)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to UOM so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing UOM. Create the master first if it does not exist.
Current Volume (current_volume)	Float	Purpose: Volume for chargeable calculations and vessel/air capacity. What to enter: Decimal cubic measure per your label (e.g. CBM). Behaviour: Read-only here — value comes from calculation, another field, or workflow.
Current Weight (current_weight)	Float	Purpose: Mass for rating, load planning, and DG limits. What to enter: Numeric weight; unit is implied by the label (often kg) — match company standard. Behaviour: Read-only here — value comes from calculation, another field, or workflow.
Utilization % (utilization_percentage)	Percent	Purpose: Percentage for margins, duty rates, or capacity use. What to enter: Numeric percent (often 0–100); confirm whether the form expects whole percent or fraction. Behaviour: Read-only here — value comes from calculation, another field, or workflow.
Capacity Alerts (capacity_alerts_tab)	Tab Break	Purpose: Organises the form into tabs so related fields are easier to scan and edit. What to enter: No data — click the tab to show or hide its fields.
Enable Capacity Alerts (enable_capacity_alerts)	Check	Purpose: Boolean flag that drives validation, billing, DG handling, or UI (depending on the field label). What to enter: Tick Yes / enabled, untick No / disabled.
Volume Alert Threshold (volume_alert_threshold)	Percent	Purpose: Percentage for margins, duty rates, or capacity use. What to enter: Numeric percent (often 0–100); confirm whether the form expects whole percent or fraction.
Weight Alert Threshold (weight_alert_threshold)	Percent	Purpose: Percentage for margins, duty rates, or capacity use. What to enter: Numeric percent (often 0–100); confirm whether the form expects whole percent or fraction.
Utilization Alert Threshold (utilization_alert_threshold)	Percent	Purpose: Percentage for margins, duty rates, or capacity use. What to enter: Numeric percent (often 0–100); confirm whether the form expects whole percent or fraction.
Entity (entity_tab)	Tab Break	Purpose: Organises the form into tabs so related fields are easier to scan and edit. What to enter: No data — click the tab to show or hide its fields.
Company (company)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Company so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Company. Create the master first if it does not exist.
Branch (branch)	Link	Purpose: Creates a controlled reference to Branch so party, place, item, or document data stays consistent for reporting and integrations. What to enter: Type to search or click the link icon; select an existing Branch. Create the master first if it does not exist.

2. Related Topics

• Warehouse Job
• Inbound Order
• Release Order
• Warehouse Settings