INV Item Default Transaction Locators
Description:
Master data report of Inventory Items and the default locators for shipping, receiving or move order receipt transactions
Parameters
Item, Subinventory, Organization Code
Used tables
hr_all_organization_units_vl, mtl_parameters, mtl_item_loc_defaults, mtl_system_items_vl, mtl_item_locations_kfv, org_access_view
Categories
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INV_Item_Default_Transaction_Locators.xml
INV Item Default Transaction Locators - Case Study & Technical Analysis
Executive Summary
The INV Item Default Transaction Locators report documents the default physical locations (Locators) assigned to items for specific transaction types (Shipping, Receiving, Move Order Receipt). Setting these defaults automates warehouse processes by pre-populating the locator field during transactions, reducing data entry errors and speeding up receiving and picking.
Business Use Cases
- Receiving Efficiency: Ensures that when the dock team receives “Item A”, the system automatically suggests “Bin B-01” as the putaway location.
- Picking Optimization: Defines the primary pick face for an item.
- Warehouse Reorganization: Used as a baseline export before performing a mass update of default locations during a warehouse layout change.
Technical Analysis
Core Tables
MTL_ITEM_LOC_DEFAULTS: The table storing the default locator ID for a given item and subinventory.MTL_ITEM_LOCATIONS_KFV: The locator definitions (Row, Rack, Bin).MTL_SYSTEM_ITEMS_VL: Item master.
Key Joins & Logic
- Scope: Defaults are defined at the Item + Subinventory level.
- Type: The
DEFAULT_TYPEcolumn indicates the purpose (e.g., 1=Shipping, 2=Receiving). - Hierarchy: These defaults are often overridden by more specific rules (like WMS Rules Engine), but serve as the base logic for standard Inventory organizations.
Key Parameters
- Item: Filter for a specific item.
- Subinventory: Filter for a specific area.
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