In order to perform transactions against an inventory item, the item must be assigned to an inventory bin. When the bin is assigned the quantity on hand (QOH) and bin capacity are also recorded.
11.2.1 Assigning an inventory item to a bin
1. Click on the Material Management drop-down menu and choose Inventory. This will take you to the Material Management > Inventory screen.
2. Make sure an inventory location has been selected under the Location tab in the company tree.
3. Select the inventory item where the bin assignment will be made by clicking on the gear icon to the left of the inventory item. Choose Assign New Bin.
4. On the Assign Item to Bin screen, choose the bin where the item will be assigned and fill in the Bin Quantity with the initial quantity on hand for the item in the bin. Also fill in the Bin Capacity field value.
5. Click Save to make the bin assignment.