---
title: "Assign containers to a warehouse put-away"
slug: "bc-assign-containers-to-a-warehouse-put-away"
tags: ["BC", "Business Central", "Food", "Task"]
updated: 2026-06-25T09:59:14Z
published: 2026-06-25T09:59:14Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/bc-assign-containers-to-a-warehouse-put-away"
---

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# Assign containers to a warehouse put-away

When using warehouse put-aways, you can link existing containers in the receiving zone and move them to the correct bin. You can also create new containers and link them to the items being moved to their bins.

## Adding an existing container to a warehouse put-away "take" or "place" line

### Steps

1. In the search box, enter **Warehouse Put-away**, and then choose the related link.
2. From the list, select the correct line.
3. On the **Home** tab, in the **Manage** group, choose **Edit**.
4. Use the lookup in the **License Plate** field on the line and select the correct container from the list.

## Adding a new container to a warehouse put-away "place" line

### Steps

1. In the search box, enter **Warehouse Put-away**, and then choose the related link.
2. From the list, select the correct line.
3. On the **Home** tab, in the **Manage** group, choose **Edit**.
4. Select the correct "place" line and on the **Lines** FastTab, select **Functions** and then **New Container**. Fill in the following fields:

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| License Plate | Change the license plate if necessary. |
| Container Type Code | Choose a code from the list. |
| Description | Change the description of the container if necessary. |

## Related

- [Handle multi-item containers](/bc-handle-multi-item-containers.md)
- [About containers](/bc-about-containers.md)