Enabling and Customizing Guided Picking
WMS+ supports Guided Picking to optimize bin and batch suggestions during warehouse operations. When this feature is enabled, WMS+ proposes picking locations based on document allocations, default bins and warehouse sorting rules.
The guidance below explains how system administrators enable Guided Picking in SAP Business One and configure the sorting logic used during picking tasks in WMS+. Bin suggestions follow the standard WMS+ logic already defined in the system: an allocated batch is used if present, a default bin is selected if configured, or available stock is used based on the selected sort method.
Configuration Steps in SAP Business One
Guided Picking is controlled through the SEM: Process Settings table in SAP Business One.
Navigate to:
SAP Business One → Tools → User-Defined Windows → SES_SEM_PROCS – SEM: Process Settings
Update the following fields for each applicable process (e.g., Inventory Transfer Request, Sales Order, Issue for Production):
Display Default/Allocated Bin Location in Line
Set to Yes to allow WMS+ to suggest a default bin or a bin assigned via document batch allocation.Default Sort Option
Choose one of the following based on the warehouse layout:Document Row Number: Sorts by line order from the source document
Bin Location Code: Sorts alphanumerically by bin code
Bin Location Alt Sort Code: Sorts by a defined warehouse sequence
Default Sort Direction
Recommended: Ascending for workflows that begin near dispatch or a defined picking start point.
Note:
To improve accuracy, allocate batches directly to the base document in SAP Business One. This can be done by right clicking the quantity field on the line item and selecting Batch/Serial Numbers. Batch allocations are not required, but they help ensure correct shelf-life usage and tighter inventory control.
Admin Tips
Apply consistent process settings across all picking-relevant document types.
Keep bin sort sequences up to date when using the Bin Location Alt Sort Code.
Test sorting logic in a sandbox environment before applying it in production.
Recheck sorting behavior after WMS+ or SAP Business One version upgrades.
Use only numeric values in the Alt Sort Code field (e.g., 100, 110, 120). Avoid special characters or text, and use leading zeros where needed to maintain sort order.
Choose sort direction carefully based on picker flow. Ascending is typically used for routes starting near the dock; descending suits reverse layouts.
Avoid inconsistencies across documents. Make sure sort settings are aligned across all relevant process types to prevent conflicting picker behavior.