Warehouse Settings

Warehouse Settings

Warehouse Settings is a single-document configuration that defines default values and behavior for the Warehousing module. It controls billing, capacity, storage, handling units, and integration options.

To access Warehouse Settings, go to:

Home > Warehousing > Warehouse Settings

1. Prerequisites

Before configuring Warehouse Settings, ensure the following are set up:

• Company, Branch, Cost Center (from ERPNext)
• Warehouse (from ERPNext Stock)
• Storage Location – For storage hierarchy
• Handling Unit Type – For inventory tracking

2. How to Configure

1. Go to Warehouse Settings (single document; no list).
2. Configure each section as needed.
3. Save the document.

3. Features

3.1 General Settings

• Default Company – Company for new warehouse documents
• Default Branch – Branch for warehouse operations
• Default Cost Center – Cost center for warehouse costs
• Default Warehouse – Default warehouse for operations

3.2 Billing Settings

• Enable Periodic Billing – Enable automated periodic billing for storage
• Billing Frequency – Daily, Weekly, Monthly
• Default Billing Currency – Currency for warehouse charges

3.3 Capacity Settings

• Enable Capacity Management – Track and enforce capacity limits
• Capacity Alert Threshold (%) – Alert when capacity exceeds this percentage
• Default Volume UOM – CBM, CFT for capacity
• Default Weight UOM – kg, lb for capacity

3.4 Storage Settings

• Default Storage Type – Default storage type for locations
• Default Storage Environment – Ambient, Cold, Frozen, etc.
• Enable Storage Location Configurator – Use configurator for location setup

3.5 Handling Unit Settings

• Default Handling Unit Type – Default for inbound/outbound
• Enable Handling Unit Tracking – Track handling units (pallets, boxes)
• Handling Unit Barcode Format – Barcode format for scanning

3.6 Integration Settings

• Enable Plate Scanner – Enable license plate scanning at dock
• Enable Count Sheet – Enable count sheet for stocktake
• Enable Gate Pass – Enable gate pass for movements

3.7 Sustainability Settings

• Enable Carbon Footprint – Track carbon for warehouse operations
• Enable Energy Consumption Tracking – Track energy usage

4. Related Topics

• Inbound Order
• Release Order
• Warehouse Job
• Warehouse Contract
• Storage Location
• Handling Unit Type