Create a storage type

A storage type defines the precautions for the storage of an expedite item. For example, to safeguard materials from wind, dust, and rain, you can create a storage type called Open Covered with a description To be covered from wind, dust, and rain.

1. Navigate to the s51008 Storage Types screen.

2. To refresh the screen, select the F5 key.

3. On the Home menu, in the Record group, select Create.

   In the Storage Types grid, a blank row is created.

4. Select the General tab and enter the relevant details in the following fields:

   • Id: The unique ID of a storage type.

   • Description: The description of the storage type.

5. (Optional) Enter the relevant details in other fields as required. For more information on all the fields, see s51008 Field descriptions.

6. On the Home menu, in the Record group, select Save.

   The storage type is created.