---
title: "Configure pallet/container tracking"
slug: "bc-configure-pallet-container-tracking"
tags: ["BC", "Business Central", "Food", "Introduction", "Task"]
updated: 2026-06-16T05:55:08Z
published: 2026-06-25T09:59:17Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/bc-configure-pallet-container-tracking"
---

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# Configure pallet/container tracking

Before you can create containers and assign them to transactions, set up certain records and values in the system. This includes defining the items used as containers and setting up rules to govern how other inventory items are assigned to them.

The following table describes a sequence of activities, with links to the topics that describe them. These activities are listed in the order in which they are generally performed.

| To | See |
| --- | --- |
| Get an overview of container tracking, such as the characteristics of a container item, the container assignment process, and container serialization. | [About containers](/business-central/docs/bc-about-containers) |
| Specify the rules by which inventory items can be stored in containers. | [Set up container types](/business-central/docs/bc-food-set-up-container-types) |
| Define codes for the different charges associated with handling containers. | [Set up container charges](/business-central/docs/bc-set-up-container-charges) |

## Related

- [About containers](/bc-about-containers.md)
- [Set up container types](/bc-food-set-up-container-types.md)
- [Set up container charges](/bc-set-up-container-charges.md)