Define packing units and materials
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Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Click Inventory management > Setup > Packing material > Packing units.
In the Item code field, select an item code.
In the Item relation field, select an item or packaging group, based on the selection you made earlier.
Enter the dimensions in the Configuration, Color, and Size fields, if dimensions have been assigned to the item.
In the Unit field, select a unit.
Enter a Packing unit factor.
Note
To load the packing unit and calculate the packing unit quantity automatically in sales order lines, the unit must be the same as the unit specified in the sales order lines.