How to create a new warehouse?
Configuration
Creating a new warehouse
In order to be able to create a new warehouse, you must allow the system to manage multiple locations. In the Inventory module, open the menu :menuselection:`Settings --> Configuration`. In the Location & Warehouse section, tick the Manage several locations per warehouse box, then click on apply.
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Open the menu :menuselection:`Configuration --> Warehouse Management --> Warehouses`
In the warehouses screen, click on Create. A new screen appears, with 3 fields :
- In Warehouse Name, insert the full name of the warehouse.
- In the Short Name field, insert a 5-characters code for your warehouse. Keep in mind that this code is the one that will appear in the lists, so make sure you choose a name that is easy to understand and easy to enter.
- In the Address field, you can select an existing company or create one on-the-go. Therefore, the address of your warehouse will be the same as the one of the company you selected. You can also leave this field empty and edit it afterwards.
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Click on Save to finish configuring your new warehouse.
Note
When you create a warehouse, the system will create the necessary picking types and main child locations for this main location in the background.